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About

Darenth ward is situated in the northwest of the Dartford borough, primarily comprising the village of Darenth and surrounding residential developments. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from post-war estates to older properties, set along the slopes of the Darenth valley. The landscape is defined by the River Darenth, which flows through the ward, and areas of open farmland to the north.

A significant local feature is the historic Darenth Park Hospital complex, with its distinctive Victorian architecture, though much of the site has been redeveloped for modern housing. The ward contains several green spaces, including Darenth Country Park, which offers walking routes along the river valley. Local amenities are centred around the village area, providing essential services to the community.

Area overview

On average Darenth has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 21.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darenth is £59,374 per year. There are 1 schools in Darenth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Darenth is home to around 3,099 people, with a population density of about 656.6 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darenth Population
3,099
Population density
656.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.25(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.79(+280%)
Shoplifting
42.27(+430%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.3(+230%)
Other theft
11.29(+101%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,520
81.26%
African
153
4.93%
Other White
80
2.58%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
60
1.93%
Other Asian
44
1.42%
Total population: 3,101

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
605
24.94%
No qualifications
488
20.12%
Level 3 (A level)
406
16.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
352
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
305
12.57%
Total 16+ residents: 2,426

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
428
37.06%
Owns outright
315
27.27%
Social rents from council
241
20.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
113
9.78%
Other social rented
31
2.68%
Total households: 1,155

Property prices in Darenth

Median price£360,000
Price per sq ft£438
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£324K – £375K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £438 per square foot) in Darenth area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darenth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£380,000£519
Semi-Detached19£362,000£440
Terraced11£350,000£435
Flats1£160,000£297

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darenth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darenth.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297,500£330,000
2017£281,500£270,000
2018£310,000£283,000
2019£332,500£300,000
2020£325,000£318,500
2021£305,000£306,000
2022£380,000£335,000
2023£385,000£360,000
2024£395,000£375,000
2025£356,000£350,000
2026£367,500£343,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darenth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darenth.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355£264
2017£345£313
2018£348£345
2019£388£368
2020£393£366
2021£388£364
2022£451£405
2023£402£418
2024£401£417
2025£432£391
2026£429£461
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darenth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darenth in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dartford district.

Band A£1,583
Band B£1,847
Band C£2,111
Band D£2,375
Band E£2,903
Band F£3,431
Band G£3,959
Band H£4,750

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Darenth ward.

Local councillors

Paul Michael Denman

Darenth - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Darenth

Is Darenth safe?

Darenth records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Darenth?

The median sale price in Darenth is £360,000 (about £438 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Darenth?

Darenth has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Darenth?

Darenth scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Darenth sits around rank 10,241 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Darenth?

The average household income in Darenth is around £59,374 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Darenth?

Darenth is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Michael Denman (Conservative and Unionist Party).