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Darenth Valley

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About

The Darenth Valley is a rural area in Sevenoaks, Kent, known for its scenic landscapes and historic charm. The River Darenth runs through the valley, shaping the surrounding countryside with rolling hills and wooded areas. The region features a mix of farmland, small villages, and open spaces, offering a quiet retreat from urban life.

Several footpaths and trails wind through the valley, providing opportunities for walking and exploring the natural surroundings. The area includes landmarks like Lullingstone Roman Villa and Lullingstone Castle, reflecting its long history. The valley’s proximity to Sevenoaks town allows for easy access to amenities while maintaining a peaceful, countryside atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Darenth Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Darenth Valley is £51,600 per year. There are 2 schools in Darenth Valley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darenth Valley Population
6,771
Population density
195.1 per km²

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

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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 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
Detached18£792,500
Flats27£215,000
Semi-Detached19£490,000
Terraced33£355,000

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

DA49FA

Rabbits Road

DA49JW

Mussenden Lane

DA40AN

High Street

DA40AS

Tower Croft

DA40AW

High Street

DA40EZ

Saddler's Park

DA40HD

Parsonage Bank

DA49AX

Horton Road

DA40DX

Dartford Road

DA49AZ

Horton Road

DA49BA

Station Road

DA49DU

Stack Road

BR88DY

Button Street

DA40HY

Lullingstone Lane

DA40BH

Till Avenue

DA40DE

High Street

DA40LE

White Post Hill

DA49AW

East Hill

DA40AZ

Priory Fields

DA40BE

Eynsford Road

DA40BY

Tilmans Mead

DA40HF

Pollyhaugh

DA40HR

Eynsford Rise

DA49AG

East Hill

DA49JG

Saxon Place

DA40JB

Lullingstone Lane

DA40JY

Botsom Lane

DA40LB

Eglantine Lane

DA49DW

Horton Road

DA49JX

Canada Farm Road

DA49LT

Gorringe Avenue

DA40HZ

Lullingstone Lane

DA40AA

Gibsons Place

DA40ES

Walnut Close

DA40JS

Button Street

DA40JT

Main Road Gorse Hill

DA49GR

Millen Court

DA49HU

Mallys Place

DA49NA

Gorringe Avenue

BR88TS

Main Road

DA40BN

Mill Lane

DA40DZ

Dartford Road

DA40EN

Station Road

DA40JP

Main Road

DA49HT

Millstone Mews

DA49JZ

Rabbits Road

DA40ET

Station Road

DA49BP

The Street

DA40JA

Castle Road

DA38AH

Mussenden Lane

DA49LY

Gorringe Avenue

DA40BB

Mill Lane

DA40AT

High Street

DA40DT

High Street

DA40HB

Saddler's Park

DA40EL

Station Road

DA40HG

Parsonage Bank

DA49AH

Coopers Close

DA49DQ

Carleton Place

DA49BU

Millen Court

DA49DR

Forge Lane

DA49JR

Holmesdale Hill

DA49FE

Gorringe Avenue

DA40JL

Crockenhill Lane

DA40AR

High Street

DA40BZ

Alban Crescent

DA40DD

Hillside

DA40LA

Beesfield Lane

DA49DH

Lombard Street

DA49DT

East Lane

DA40JF

Castle Road

DA40JH

High Street

DA40LF

White Post Hill

DA49JT

Rabbits Road

DA40HX

Castle Road

DA49FB

Darenth Valley

DA40JJ

Sparepenny Lane

DA40HP

Eynsford Rise

DA40DA

Beesfield Lane

DA40EP

Station Road

DA40HA

Saddler's Park

DA40JW

Main Road

BR88TJ

Darenth Valley

DA40JG

Lullingstone Lane

DA40AH

High Street

DA40BJ

Eynsford Road

DA40BS

High Street

DA49AQ

Holmesdale Road

DA49BJ

Mill Stone Close

DA49DF

Eglantine Lane

BR88DZ

Button Street

DA49NB

Victoria Drive

DA40BG

Eynsford Road

DA40HE

Bower Lane

DA49JJ

Dartford Road

DA49JL

Eglantine Lane

DA49LG

Gorringe Avenue

DA40AB

Bower Lane

DA40DB

Eynsford Road

DA49JH

Calfstock Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.