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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

DA12NX

Roseberry Gardens

DA12LL

Spring Vale North

DA13AD

Kingswood Close

DA13ET

Cross Road

DA15BU

Sandpit Road

DA15WX

William Mundy Way

DA19AN

West Hill

DA19SF

Home Gardens

DA12BB

Priory Place

DA15BA

Burnham Crescent

DA15XN

James Smith Court

DA19AR

West Hill

DA19SA

Town

DA19SP

Home Gardens

DA12BP

Priory Place

DA12JJ

Highfield Road

DA13AS

Gainsborough Avenue

DA13EA

West Hill Drive

DA15AJ

Victoria Road

DA15AX

Alan Close

DA15TS

Allium Rise

DA19YN

West Hill

DA59BZ

West Hill

DA12HL

Priory Market Place

DA12HZ

King Edward Avenue

DA13DU

West Hill Drive

DA13EP

Dartford Road

DA19AE

West Hill

DA19ZN

West Hill

DA12BQ

Anne Of Cleves Road

DA12ET

West Hill Rise

DA12GD

Heath Street

DA12JZ

Shepherds Lane

DA19AY

West Hill

DA12HE

Tower Road

DA12RP

Baker Crescent

DA13AE

Hallford Way

DA13EJ

Nelson Road

DA19SR

Home Gardens

DA11BX

Hythe Street

DA179BY

West Hill

DA12AT

Westgate Road

DA12BJ

Kent Road

DA12HW

West Hill

DA13WE

West Hill

DA179BX

West Hill

DA19NB

West Hill

DA19ZQ

West Hill

DA59DY

West Hill

DA12DF

Orchard Street

DA12NL

Shepherds Lane

DA13BA

Wilmot Road

DA13DN

Devonshire Avenue

DA15XP

William Mundy Way

DA99ZG

West Hill

DA12AD

Westgate Road

DA12DH

Orchard Street

DA12EH

Spital Street

DA12JH

Highfield Road

DA12TQ

Avonmouth Road

DA15AY

Burnham Road

DA19AJ

West Hill

DA11DN

High Street

DA11DR

Home Gardens

DA11DS

High Street

DA11DZ

Home Gardens

DA12GE

Cochrane Drive

DA15TL

Allium Rise

DA15XH

James Smith Court

DA179BN

West Hill

DA19SJ

Home Gardens

DA11EZ

Market Street

DA13AA

Hallford Way

DA13AN

Stanham Road

DA13EN

Dartford Road

DA15BL

Burnham Road

DA19XT

West Hill

DA19ZY

Home Gardens

DA11BY

High Street

DA12ES

Priory Hill

DA13AG

Lawrence Hill Road

DA15ED

Swan Business Park

DA15FH

Stanham Road

DA59DB

West Hill

DA12EP

West Hill

DA12JS

Highfield Road

DA15AL

Burnham Road

DA19GH

West Hill

DA11DE

High Street

DA11EN

Lowfield Street

DA12HR

Lowfield Street

DA13EU

Acworth Place

DA19ST

Home Gardens

DA59AS

West Hill

DA12AH

Town

DA12EW

Spital Street

DA12FF

Hardy Avenue

DA12NA

Wyvern Close

DA15AG

Mayfair Road

DA19SD

Home Gardens

Data Sources

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