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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

DA19SE

Home Gardens

DA19XZ

West Hill

DA19YF

West Hill

DA11BG

Hythe Street

DA11JY

Lowfield Street

DA12EL

West Hill

DA12EN

Priory Hill

DA12FA

Creek Mill Way

DA15BP

Lawson Road

DA19TA

Home Gardens

DA12GF

Critchley Avenue

DA13ER

Dartford Road

DA15AF

Chatsworth Road

DA19SQ

Home Gardens

DA19XP

West Hill

DA11DB

Market Street

DA12GA

Constance Grove

DA12ZJ

West Hill

DA13DH

Christchurch Road

DA19JS

West Hill

DA59DH

West Hill

DA11BP

Denton Road

DA12DJ

Spital Street

DA12TH

Kenwyn Road

DA15TP

Riverside Wharf

DA19AP

West Hill

DA19SY

Home Gardens

DA11FY

West Hill

DA12JP

Instone Road

DA12LY

Heath Lane

DA12QH

Heath Lane

DA15XQ

William Mundy Way

DA19TF

Home Gardens

DA11BB

Bullace Mews

DA12BF

Priory Place

DA13BG

Raeburn Avenue

DA15AT

Chatsworth Road

DA19YP

West Hill

DA109BY

West Hill

DA11EP

Truman Way

DA12AA

Kent Road

DA12BT

Cairns Close

DA12BY

Priory Road

DA12QB

Landale Gardens

DA15AU

Burnham Road

DA15BJ

Lawson Gardens

DA19SG

Home Gardens

DA12AY

Priory Place

DA12BD

Priory Hill

DA12EU

West Hill

DA12NS

Shepherds Lane

DA15AN

Savoy Road

DA11HD

Lowfield Street

DA11HP

Lowfield Street

DA12ER

Priory Hill

DA12HH

Alexandra Terrace

DA12JA

Sanctuary Close

DA13AQ

Lawrence Hill Road

DA13HD

The Homestead

DA19SL

Home Gardens

DA11EU

High Street

DA15TJ

Priory Road

DA12EZ

Cochrane Drive

DA13BF

Turner Court

DA13EG

Dartford Road

DA19UA

West Hill

DA11DY

Hythe Street

DA13EL

Marlborough Road

DA19LD

West Hill

DA12AS

Westgate Road

DA19PE

West Hill

DA19WR

West Hill

DA109DS

West Hill

DA13AB

Kingsridge Gardens

DA13AL

Lawford Gardens

DA13DX

Lodge Avenue

DA15BW

Lawson Road

DA109DD

West Hill

DA12DB

Highview Terrace

DA12ED

St James Place

DA12HS

Priory Shopping Centre

DA12LG

Gordon Road

DA12LR

Trinity Gardens

DA12PE

Baker Crescent

DA13AP

Lawrence Hill Gardens

DA13DA

Swaisland Road

DA13EE

Dartford Road

DA19AQ

West Hill

DA19AW

West Hill

DA19ZE

West Hill

Data Sources

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