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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

DA49DP

Churchill Road

DA40EH

Church Walk

DA40EX

Birch Close

DA49JW

Mussenden Lane

DA49FA

Rabbits Road

DA49DJ

Rashleigh Way

DA49AL

Montgomery Road

DA40AS

Tower Croft

DA40EZ

St Martins Drive

DA40HD

Parsonage Bank

DA40AN

Elizabeth Cottages

DA40AW

Whitewood Cottages

DA49AX

Kingfisher Place

DA49DU

Stack Road

DA40DX

Dartford Road

DA49AZ

Viaduct Terrace

DA49BA

Station Road

BR88DY

Button Street

DA40BH

Till Avenue

DA40HY

Lullingstone Lane

DA49AW

East Hill

DA40DE

High Street

DA40LE

Catherine Villas

DA40AZ

Priory Fields

DA40BE

Oliver Crescent

DA40BY

Tilmans Mead

DA40HF

Pollyhaugh

DA40HR

Eynsford Rise

DA49AG

East Hill

DA49JG

Saxon Place

DA40JY

Maplescombe Lane

DA40JB

Lullingstone Lane

DA40LB

White Post Hill

DA49DW

Horton Road

DA49JX

Dean Bottom

DA49LT

Gorringe Avenue

DA40JT

Main Road Gorse Hill

DA49GR

Millen Court

DA49HU

Mallys Place

DA40AA

High Street

DA40ES

Walnut Close

DA40HZ

Lullingstone Lane

DA40JS

Button Street

DA49NA

Victoria Drive

BR88TS

Main Road

DA40EN

Station Road

DA40ET

Elm Cottages

DA49LY

Alexandra Walk

DA40BN

Old Mill Close

DA40DZ

Dartford Road

DA40JP

London Road

DA49HT

Millstone Mews

DA49JZ

Rabbits Road

DA40JA

Lullingstone Park

DA49BP

The Street

DA40AT

Fairview Villas

DA40DT

High Street

DA40HB

Saddlers Hall

DA40HG

Edwards Court

DA49AH

Coopers Close

DA49DQ

School Lane

DA49BU

Bexley Cottages

DA49DR

Forge Lane

DA40AR

High Street

DA40DD

Hillside

DA40LA

Beesfield Lane

DA49DH

Lombard Street

DA40BZ

Beesfield Lane

DA40JL

Crockenhill Lane

DA49DT

East Lane

DA49JR

Holmesdale Hill

DA40JH

Sparepenny Lane

DA40JF

Castle Road

DA40LF

Mary Villas

DA49JT

Rabbits Road

DA40DA

Lavender Bank

DA40HP

Station Road

DA40JJ

Sparepenny Lane

DA40JW

Main Road

DA49FB

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

DA40EP

Malt Shovel Cottages

DA40HA

Saddlers Park

DA40HX

Shoreham Road

DA40AH

Willow Terrace

DA40BJ

Valley View Terrace

DA40JG

Hulberry

DA49AQ

Holmesdale Road

DA49BJ

Millstone Close

DA49DF

Lombard Street

BR88DZ

Wadard Terrace

DA49LG

Southdowns

DA40HE

Pollyhaugh

DA49JJ

Hill Farm Mews

DA49JL

Eglantine Lane

DA49NB

Victoria Drive

DA40AB

High Street

DA49JH

Calfstock Lane

DA49JU

Rabbits Road

DA49LN

Esparto Way

DA40DB

High Street

Data Sources

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