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Darenth

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About

Darenth ward is located in the northern part of Dartford, Kent. It is a residential area with a mix of housing, including detached homes, semi-detached properties, and some social housing. The ward is bordered by the River Darent to the east and includes parts of Darenth Wood, providing green spaces for recreation. Local amenities include a primary school, a community centre, and a few small shops catering to daily needs.

The area has good transport links, with the A2 road running nearby, connecting residents to Dartford town centre and London. Darenth Valley Hospital, though no longer operational, remains a notable landmark. The ward is mostly quiet, with a suburban feel, and its proximity to the countryside offers easy access to walking trails and outdoor activities. The population is a mix of families, older residents, and commuters working in nearby towns or London.

Area overview

On average Darenth has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 159 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 of residents in Darenth is £51,474 per year. There are 1 schools in Darenth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
159
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

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

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 22 recent sales, the median property price is £349,000 in Darenth area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £480,000.

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-Detached14£353,500
Terraced6£350,000

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 Hill

DA27LL

Green Street

DA28BT

Wood Lane

DA27HU

Green Street

DA27JU

Bennett Way

DA28DJ

Green Street

DA27JD

Green Street

DA27LW

Coombfield Drive

DA27JJ

Court Road

DA27QP

Darenth Hill

DA27JG

Darenth Hill

DA27LD

Court Road

DA28DH

Green Street

DA27JA

Hill Rise

DA27JT

Bennett Way

DA27HY

Hill Rise

DA27QR

Darenth Hill

DA27JR

Darenth Hill

DA27LQ

Coombfield Drive

DA27HT

Green Street

DA27HZ

Hill Rise

DA27LF

Coombfield Drive

DA27BF

Darenth Mill Lane

DA27JX

Bennett Way

DA27JN

Ridgeway

DA27LS

Ladywood Road

DA27JZ

Green Street

DA27QS

Darenth Hill

DA27JP

Green Street

DA27LP

Darenth Wood Road

DA27QY

Darenth Hill

DA27JH

Court Road

DA26PU

Gore Road

DA27JE

Green Street

DA27LJ

Lordswood Close

DA27JL

Coller Crescent

DA27JS

Bennett Way

DA27LG

Coombfield Drive

DA27JW

Ridgeway

DA27HR

Green Street

DA27LB

Stevens Close

DA27LR

Darenth Wood Road

DA27JQ

Green Street

DA27JY

Bennett Way

DA27LE

Coombfield Drive

DA27HX

Green Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.