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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 62 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
3/10
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

Violence and sexual offences
20.82(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.64(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.78(+67%)
Other theft
9.3(+67%)
Vehicle crime
8.57(+126%)
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 87 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
Detached12£792,500
Flats26£220,000
Semi-Detached18£527,500
Terraced31£345,000

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

DA40BB

Mill Lane

DA40EL

Station Road

DA49FE

Gorringe Avenue

DA40BS

Old Parsonage Mews

DA40BG

Eynsford Road

DA40HS

Eynsford Rise

DA49AD

Paddock Close

DA49JF

Dartford Road

DA40BW

Mill House Close

DA49AF

Holmesdale Road

DA49BY

The Street

BR88PP

London Road

DA40DN

High Street

DA40DS

Elizabeth Place

DA49JE

Dartford Road

DA49DL

Carleton Place

DA40AE

Riverside

DA40BX

Alban Crescent

DA49AY

Mill Cottages

DA49BQ

Towers Wood

DA49JY

Rabbits Road

DA40AL

Fountain Cottages

DA40DG

High Street

DA49AE

Holmesdale Road

DA49AR

New Road

DA49DG

The Bungalows

DA49ND

Victoria Drive

DA40EU

Darenth Cottages

DA40AG

Lambourne Close

DA49LA

Canada Farm Road

DA49LE

Gills Road

DA49JS

Holmesdale Hill

DA40EY

St Martins Drive

DA49BF

Turners Place

DA49BS

Horton Road

TN156BT

London Road

DA40JQ

Farningham Hill Road

DA49HX

Dartford Road

DA49LP

Gorringe Avenue

DA40DW

High Street

DA40ER

Station Road

DA40HT

Upper Austin Lodge Road

DA49DA

The Street

DA49DB

Rays Hill

DA40AD

High Street

DA40AP

Munns Cottages

DA40EB

Old Dartford Road

DA40HU

Upper Austin Lodge Road

DA49AT

New Road

DA49LQ

Esparto Way

DA40AJ

Bower Lane

DA40HW

Bower Lane

DA49BZ

The Street

DA49LR

Gorringe Avenue

DA40DF

South Terrace

DA40DU

Rablus Place

DA40EJ

Station Road

DA49DN

Holmesdale Hill

DA40BA

Bank Cottages

DA49AS

New Road

DA40BQ

Eynsford Road

DA40JX

Donkey Lane

DA40BP

South Hall Close

DA49LZ

Crandon Walk

DA38NX

Mussenden Lane

DA49DE

Lombard Street

DA40AY

Priory Lane

DA40DQ

Horton Way

DA49BD

Horton Kirby Trading Estate

DA49BW

Fir Tree Cottages

DA40AU

Fern Bank

DA40BL

The Limes

DA40JU

Gorse Hill

DA49FF

Esparto Way

DA49JN

Mussenden Lane

DA49LF

Gills Road

DA40EW

Station Road

DA40DP

High Street

DA40JZ

Maplescombe Lane

DA49BN

Horton Road

DA38PJ

Gabriel Spring Road (East)

DA40JR

Farningham Hill Road

DA49DS

Glebe Place

DA40AX

Alton Cottages

DA40BD

Eynsford Road

DA40LD

Eglantine Lane

DA40DH

High Street

DA49LW

Esparto Way

DA40HN

Bower Lane

DA49AN

East Hill

DA49AP

Shrubbery Road

DA49BG

The Grange

DA49DD

Russell Terrace

DA49JQ

Saxon Place

DA40DJ

Ropers Cottages

DA49LS

Gorringe Avenue

DA40AQ

Knights Field

DA49JP

Holmesdale Road

DA40JN

London Road

DA49BH

Montgomery Road

Data Sources

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