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Darenth Valley

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About

The Darenth Valley carves a distinct path through the northwestern part of the Sevenoaks district. This is a landscape defined by its river, rolling fields, and the chalk slopes of the North Downs. The area encompasses a series of villages, including Shoreham and Otford, which sit within the valley's gentle contours. Land use is primarily agricultural, with pockets of woodland adding texture to the scenery.

A notable aspect is the Darent Valley Path, a long-distance trail that follows the river's course, connecting settlements to the surrounding countryside. The geography here has historically supported milling, with several old mill sites still evident along the waterway. The M25 motorway traverses the valley, a modern feature within this otherwise rural setting, linking it practically to wider Kent and London.

Area overview

On average Darenth Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darenth Valley is £64,294 per year. There are 2 schools in Darenth Valley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Darenth Valley is home to around 6,771 people, with a population density of about 195.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darenth Valley Population
6,771
Population density
195.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.38(+66%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.64(-38%)
Other theft
9.16(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.57(+33%)
Vehicle crime
7.98(+115%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,171
91.15%
Other White
197
2.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
54
0.8%
Irish
50
0.74%
Total population: 6,770

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,733
30.98%
No qualifications
962
17.2%
Level 3 (A level)
953
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
901
16.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
568
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 5,594

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,200
41.29%
Owns with a mortgage
980
33.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
274
9.43%
Other social rented
254
8.74%
Shared ownership
75
2.58%
Total households: 2,906

Property prices in Darenth Valley

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Darenth Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,285,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Darenth Valley 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 Darenth Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced32£355,000
Detached18£850,000
Flats34£222,500
Semi-Detached20£530,000

10 years median price trend in Darenth Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darenth Valley.

All postcodes in Darenth Valley

DA49LP

Gorringe Avenue

DA40AX

Alton Cottages

DA49AX

Kingfisher Place

DA49BJ

Millstone Close

DA40EX

Birch Close

DA40EB

Old Dartford Road

DA49JN

Mussenden Lane

DA40JR

Farningham Hill Road

DA49AY

Mill Cottages

DA40AY

Priory Lane

DA40JU

Gorse Hill

DA40EH

Church Walk

BR88PP

London Road

DA40HB

Saddlers Hall

BR88TJ

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

DA49JW

Mussenden Lane

DA40HS

Eynsford Rise

DA49BG

The Grange

DA49JF

Dartford Road

DA49NB

Victoria Drive

DA40HX

Shoreham Road

DA49AZ

Viaduct Terrace

DA40JX

Donkey Lane

DA40HG

Edwards Court

DA49BY

The Street

DA40AH

Willow Terrace

BR88TS

Main Road

DA40EL

Station Road

DA49BS

Horton Road

DA49AG

East Hill

DA40JL

Crockenhill Lane

DA49LN

Esparto Way

DA49JX

Dean Bottom

DA40HY

Lullingstone Lane

DA40EY

St Martins Drive

DA40BZ

Beesfield Lane

DA40LD

Eglantine Lane

DA49DF

Lombard Street

DA49DH

Lombard Street

DA40EJ

Station Road

DA40HW

Bower Lane

DA40HA

Saddlers Park

DA40BQ

Eynsford Road

DA49JH

Calfstock Lane

DA40AT

Fairview Villas

DA38PJ

Gabriel Spring Road (East)

DA49LG

Southdowns

DA40JT

Main Road Gorse Hill

DA49DS

Glebe Place

DA40EP

Malt Shovel Cottages

DA40BN

Old Mill Close

DA40JJ

Sparepenny Lane

DA40JH

Sparepenny Lane

DA40HD

Parsonage Bank

DA49BU

Bexley Cottages

DA49JJ

Hill Farm Mews

DA40BD

Eynsford Road

DA49HU

Mallys Place

DA40AL

Fountain Cottages

TN156BT

London Road

DA40ES

Walnut Close

DA49BA

Station Road

DA40JA

Lullingstone Park

DA49JL

Eglantine Lane

DA49LW

Esparto Way

DA49LQ

Esparto Way

DA40LA

Beesfield Lane

DA40BJ

Valley View Terrace

DA49GR

Millen Court

DA40BL

The Limes

DA38NX

Mussenden Lane

DA49FE

Gorringe Avenue

DA49DP

Churchill Road

DA40LE

Catherine Villas

DA49JQ

Saxon Place

DA40JY

Maplescombe Lane

DA49LR

Gorringe Avenue

DA49AH

Coopers Close

DA49AW

East Hill

DA49FA

Rabbits Road

DA40BG

Eynsford Road

DA40DN

High Street

DA40AN

Elizabeth Cottages

DA40DG

High Street

DA49JT

Rabbits Road

DA40EU

Darenth Cottages

DA40HR

Eynsford Rise

DA40AS

Tower Croft

DA40HF

Pollyhaugh

DA40HE

Pollyhaugh

DA49JP

Holmesdale Road

DA40BB

Mill Lane

DA49BW

Fir Tree Cottages

DA40AE

Riverside

DA49BN

Horton Road

DA40EZ

St Martins Drive

DA49JS

Holmesdale Hill

DA40HN

Bower Lane

BR88DY

Button Street

DA40AU

Fern Bank

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.