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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

DA49LX

Prince Charles Avenue

BR88TJ

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

Data Sources

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