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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

DA40AA

High Street

DA40BA

Bank Cottages

DA40AZ

Priory Fields

DA40DF

South Terrace

DA49AQ

Holmesdale Road

DA49DB

Rays Hill

DA49FB

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

DA40DU

Rablus Place

DA40LB

White Post Hill

DA49DQ

School Lane

DA49AP

Shrubbery Road

DA49LT

Gorringe Avenue

DA40DX

Dartford Road

DA49AD

Paddock Close

DA40HU

Upper Austin Lodge Road

DA49ND

Victoria Drive

DA40JS

Button Street

DA40DA

Lavender Bank

DA49JU

Rabbits Road

DA40AP

Munns Cottages

DA40ER

Station Road

DA49LS

Gorringe Avenue

DA40JP

London Road

DA40AG

Lambourne Close

DA40JB

Lullingstone Lane

DA40DB

High Street

DA49AF

Holmesdale Road

DA40BW

Mill House Close

DA40LF

Mary Villas

DA49BZ

The Street

DA49AN

East Hill

DA40JG

Hulberry

DA49AS

New Road

DA49JY

Rabbits Road

DA49DL

Carleton Place

BR88DZ

Wadard Terrace

DA40DW

High Street

DA49LX

Prince Charles Avenue

DA40HZ

Lullingstone Lane

DA49BF

Turners Place

DA49DD

Russell Terrace

DA40BS

Old Parsonage Mews

DA49JZ

Rabbits Road

DA40AW

Whitewood Cottages

DA49DT

East Lane

DA49DU

Stack Road

DA49DE

Lombard Street

DA49LY

Alexandra Walk

DA49JG

Saxon Place

DA40DS

Elizabeth Place

DA40ET

Elm Cottages

DA40AD

High Street

DA40BE

Oliver Crescent

DA40DH

High Street

DA49HX

Dartford Road

DA49DN

Holmesdale Hill

DA40DE

High Street

DA40DP

High Street

DA49LA

Canada Farm Road

DA40AJ

Bower Lane

DA40DZ

Dartford Road

DA40AB

High Street

DA49HT

Millstone Mews

DA49BD

Horton Kirby Trading Estate

DA49AT

New Road

DA49DG

The Bungalows

DA49AE

Holmesdale Road

DA40AR

High Street

DA49BQ

Towers Wood

DA49DA

The Street

DA49DW

Horton Road

DA40DQ

Horton Way

DA40JW

Main Road

DA49JR

Victory Terrace

DA40JN

London Road

DA49LE

Gills Road

DA49BH

Montgomery Road

DA49DJ

Rashleigh Way

DA40HP

Station Road

DA49NA

Victoria Drive

DA40DT

High Street

DA49AR

New Road

DA49LZ

Crandon Walk

DA49DR

Forge Lane

DA40BY

Tilmans Mead

DA40EN

Station Road

DA40AQ

Knights Field

DA49AL

Montgomery Road

DA49LF

Gills Road

DA40BP

South Hall Close

DA40JQ

Farningham Hill Road

DA40JF

Castle Road

DA49JE

Dartford Road

DA49BP

The Street

DA40DD

Hillside

DA40BH

Till Avenue

DA40DJ

Ropers Cottages

DA40HT

Upper Austin Lodge Road

DA49FF

Esparto Way

DA40EW

Station Road

Data Sources

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