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Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

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About

The Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth ward is located in the northern part of the Sevenoaks district in Kent. It covers three main villages: Farningham, Horton Kirby, and South Darenth, each with its own distinct character. The area is largely rural, with open fields, woodlands, and the River Darent flowing through it. The ward is bordered by the M20 and M25 motorways, providing good transport links to London and other parts of Kent.

The villages feature a mix of historic buildings, including churches and traditional cottages, alongside more modern housing developments. Local amenities include primary schools, pubs, and small shops, with larger facilities available in nearby towns like Dartford. The area is known for its walking routes, such as the Darent Valley Path, which attracts visitors interested in the countryside. The ward has a strong community focus, with events and activities organised by local groups.

Area overview

On average Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth is £51,600 per year. There are 1 schools in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Population
4,907
Population density
243.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,465
91.01%
Other White
145
2.96%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
46
0.94%
Irish
36
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.67%
Total population: 4,906

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
806
38.34%
Owns with a mortgage
734
34.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
206
9.8%
Other social rented
188
8.94%
Shared ownership
69
3.28%
Total households: 2,102

Property prices in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£825,000
Flats24£207,500
Semi-Detached11£450,000
Terraced25£320,000

10 years median price trend in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth.

All postcodes in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

DA49JF

Dartford Road

DA49AD

Coopers Close

DA49AF

Holmesdale Road

BR88PP

Main Road

DA40DN

High Street

DA40DS

High Street

DA49BY

Rays Hill

DA49JE

Dartford Road

DA40BX

Alban Crescent

DA49AY

Horton Road

DA49BQ

Towers Wood

DA49DL

Carleton Place

DA49JY

Rabbits Road

DA40DG

Dartford Road

DA49AE

Holmesdale Road

DA49AR

New Road

DA49DG

School Lane

DA49ND

Victoria Drive

DA40AG

Lambourne Close

DA49BF

East Hill

DA49BS

Horton Road

DA49JS

Holmesdale Hill

DA49LA

Canada Farm Road

DA49LE

Gill's Road

DA40DW

High Street

DA49DA

The Street

DA49DB

Rays Hill

DA49HX

Dartford Road

DA49LP

Gorringe Avenue

TN156BT

Main Road

DA40DF

High Street

DA40DU

High Street

DA40EB

Dartford Road

DA49AT

New Road

DA49DN

Holmesdale Hill

DA49LQ

Esparto Way

DA49AS

New Road

DA49BZ

The Street

DA49LR

Gorringe Avenue

DA38NX

Mussenden Lane

DA40BP

South Hall Close

DA40BQ

Eynsford Road

DA40JX

Donkey Lane

DA49DE

Lombard Street

DA49LZ

Gorringe Avenue

DA40BL

Eynsford Road

DA40DQ

Eglantine Lane

DA40JU

Gabrielspring Road

DA49BD

Station Road

DA49BW

Horton Road

DA49FF

Esparto Way

DA49JN

Mussenden Lane

DA49LF

Gill's Road

DA38PJ

Gabriel Spring Road (East)

DA40DP

High Street

DA40JR

Calfstock Lane

DA40JZ

Maplescombe Lane

DA49BN

Horton Road

DA49DS

Glebe Place

DA40BD

Beesfield Lane

DA40DH

High Street

DA40LD

Eglantine Lane

DA49LW

Esparto Way

DA40DJ

Dartford Road

DA49AN

East Hill

DA49AP

Montgomery Road

DA49BG

The Grange

DA49DD

Lombard Street

DA49JQ

Saxon Place

DA49LS

Gorringe Avenue

DA40JN

Main Road

DA49BH

East Hill

DA49DP

Churchill Road

DA49JP

Holmesdale Hill

DA49AL

Montgomery Road

DA49DJ

Rashleigh Way

DA49FA

Rabbits Road

DA49JW

Mussenden Lane

DA49AX

Horton Road

DA40DX

Dartford Road

DA49AZ

Horton Road

DA49BA

Station Road

DA49DU

Stack Road

BR88DY

Button Street

DA40BH

Till Avenue

DA40DE

High Street

DA40LE

White Post Hill

DA49AW

East Hill

DA40BE

Eynsford Road

DA40BY

Tilmans Mead

DA49AG

East Hill

DA49JG

Saxon Place

DA40JY

Botsom Lane

DA40LB

Eglantine Lane

DA49DW

Horton Road

DA49JX

Canada Farm Road

DA49LT

Gorringe Avenue

DA40JS

Button Street

DA40JT

Main Road Gorse Hill

DA49GR

Millen Court

Data Sources

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