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Central Dartford & West Hill

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About

Central Dartford & West Hill forms the primary commercial and residential core of the town. The area is centred around the High Street and adjacent shopping centres, which serve as the main retail hub. West Hill rises to the south, characterised by dense residential streets and local schools. The topography creates a distinct separation from the lower town centre, with many properties offering views across the built-up area.

A key feature is the presence of Central Park, a large Victorian-era green space with formal gardens, a bandstand, and a war memorial. The area is a major transport interchange, with the railway station providing frequent services to London. Housing is predominantly Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside some modern apartment developments near the station, catering to a range of residents.

Area overview

On average Central Dartford & West Hill has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Dartford & West Hill is £66,505 per year. There are 7 schools in Central Dartford & West Hill: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 3 secondary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good). Central Dartford & West Hill is home to around 12,203 people, with a population density of about 4,868.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Dartford & West Hill Population
12,203
Population density
4,868.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.1(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.5(+155%)
Shoplifting
24.01(+199%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.29(+91%)
Other theft
11.47(+106%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,565
53.8%
African
1,300
10.65%
Other White
1,152
9.44%
Other Asian
682
5.59%
Indian
662
5.42%
Total population: 12,203

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,547
37.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,495
15.77%
No qualifications
1,385
14.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,356
14.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
992
10.47%
Total 16+ residents: 9,478

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,763
35.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,337
27.18%
Owns outright
1,118
22.73%
Other social rented
239
4.86%
Social rents from council
181
3.68%
Total households: 4,919

Property prices in Central Dartford & West Hill

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Central Dartford & West Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,500 up to £1,227,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Dartford & West Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Dartford & West Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£795,000
Flats52£248,000
Semi-Detached22£458,500
Terraced50£387,500

10 years median price trend in Central Dartford & West Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Dartford & West Hill.

All postcodes in Central Dartford & West Hill

DA11AY

Brewers Square

DA12AF

Flanders Court

DA12NP

Rosedene Court

DA12NU

Shepherds Lane

DA13EH

Wellington Road

DA15BN

Burnham

DA15XE

Lower Hythe Street

DA19YQ

West Hill

DA11DT

High Street

DA11DX

Home Gardens

DA11EX

Market Place

DA12DT

Spital Street

DA19ZZ

Home Gardens

DA11AX

Brewers Square

DA12BZ

Priory Road

DA12EQ

West Hill

DA12XJ

North Street

DA15XG

James Smith Court

DA19UZ

West Hill

DA19WF

West Hill

DA11DU

High Street

DA15TR

Riverside Wharf

DA19TG

Home Gardens

DA19WD

West Hill

DA11YA

West Hill

DA12AG

Instone Road

DA12BH

Priory Hill

DA19AS

West Hill

DA11BZ

High Street

DA12HY

King Edward Avenue

DA12UR

Millers Close

DA15AZ

Burnham Road

DA179DW

West Hill

DA109DG

West Hill

DA12DE

Copperfields Shopping Centre

DA12JB

West Hill

DA15AP

Grosvenor Crescent

DA109DN

West Hill

DA11BF

Brewers Square

DA11DA

Town

DA11DQ

High Street

DA12BL

Kingsfield Terrace

DA12RE

Baker Crescent

DA12UU

Millers Close

DA13AT

Hurst Place

DA19XS

West Hill

DA13EQ

Dartford Road

DA26QU

West Hill

DA12BS

Priory Road

DA12DR

Spital Street

DA12EF

West Hill

DA12LW

Spring Vale South

DA15AS

Holmleigh Avenue

DA12BX

Priory Road

DA13AW

Stanham Road

DA13EB

Blenheim Road

DA15AE

Victoria Road

DA15BB

Shirley Close

DA179BH

West Hill

DA19NJ

West Hill

DA19TB

Home Gardens

DA59DD

West Hill

DA15XS

Victoria Road

DA11AS

Home Gardens

DA12NH

Baker Crescent

DA12NG

Baker Crescent

DA12PB

Pencroft Drive

DA15XF

James Smith Court

DA19ZF

West Hill

DA11ED

Home Gardens

DA12LN

Spring Vale North

DA12AJ

Kent Road

DA12FH

King Edward Avenue

DA12FJ

Kent Road

DA12JE

Priory Close

DA19RU

West Hill

DA19SX

Home Gardens

DA19UH

West Hill

DA109DR

West Hill

DA12FE

Hardy Avenue

DA15BF

Papermill Lane

DA15TN

Riverside Wharf

DA15TQ

Riverside Wharf

DA19RT

West Hill

DA19SB

Home Gardens

DA19SU

Home Gardens

DA11EB

Market Street

DA11EW

Lowfield Street

DA11EY

Market Street

DA12NF

Baker Crescent

DA12UT

Baker Crescent

DA11BN

Hythe Street

DA11DJ

High Street

DA11ET

Market Street

DA12AU

Essex Road

DA12DX

Spital Street

DA15XJ

James Smith Court

DA19GR

West Hill

DA19GT

West Hill

DA11AA

West Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.