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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 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
146
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
73.25(+132%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.21(+368%)
Shoplifting
28.4(+254%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.07(+336%)
Vehicle crime
12.91(+241%)
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

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Darenth area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Darenth 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£232,500
Semi-Detached13£346,000
Terraced6£370,000

10 years median price trend in Darenth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darenth.

All postcodes in Darenth

DA27LH

Coombfield Drive

DA27QZ

Darenth Hill

DA27LN

Ladywood Road

DA27JB

Hillside

DA27QT

Darenth Road South

DA27LL

Ladywood Road

DA28BT

Wood Lane

DA27HU

Green Street Green Road

DA27JU

Bennett Way

DA28DJ

Green Street Green Road

DA27LW

Ladywood Road

DA27JD

Green Street Green Road

DA27JJ

Court Road

DA27QP

Court Cottages

DA27LD

Court Road

DA27JG

Darenth Place

DA28DH

Green Street Green Road

DA27JT

Bennett Way

DA27JA

Hill Rise

DA27HY

Hill Rise

DA27QR

Darenth Hill

DA27JR

Green Street Green Road

DA27LQ

Coombfield Drive

DA27HT

Green Street Green Road

DA27HZ

Hill Rise

DA27LF

Coombfield Drive

DA27BF

Darenth Mill Lane

DA27JX

Moss Way

DA27JN

Ridgeway

DA27LS

Ladywood Road

DA27JZ

Watchgate

DA27QS

Roman Villa Road

DA27LP

Ladywood Road

DA27JP

Lincolnshire Terrace

DA27JH

Langlands Drive

DA27QY

Darenth Hill

DA26PU

Gore Road

DA27JE

Stanley Cottages

DA27LJ

Lordswood Close

DA27JL

Coller Crescent

DA27JS

Sinclair Way

DA27LG

Coombfield Drive

DA27JW

Ridgeway

DA27HR

Green Street Green Road

DA27LB

Stevens Close

DA27LR

Wood Lane

DA27LE

Coombfield Drive

DA27JQ

Green Street Green Road

DA27JY

Watchgate

DA27HX

Hill Rise

Data Sources

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