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About

Greenhithe & Knockhall ward is situated along the northern bank of the River Thames in Dartford. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and former industrial land, with a notable history linked to chalk quarrying and cement production. Its Thames-side location has shaped its infrastructure, including the presence of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge and the Dartford Crossing, which are major transport links visible from the area.

The ward contains the large, modern Bluewater shopping centre, built in a former chalk quarry. Residential neighbourhoods are primarily suburban in character, with housing estates and local amenities serving the community. The landscape includes pockets of green space and the prominent chalk cliffs that are a remnant of its industrial past, offering views across the river towards Essex.

Area overview

On average Greenhithe & Knockhall has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greenhithe & Knockhall is £68,486 per year. There are 1 schools in Greenhithe & Knockhall: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Greenhithe & Knockhall is home to around 7,485 people, with a population density of about 2,554.8 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Greenhithe & Knockhall Population
7,485
Population density
2,554.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.81(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.91(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.49(+78%)
Vehicle crime
11.09(+199%)
Other theft
10.15(+81%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,081
67.88%
African
633
8.46%
Other White
574
7.67%
Indian
234
3.13%
Other Asian
109
1.46%
Total population: 7,485

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,153
36.77%
Level 3 (A level)
1,049
17.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
912
15.58%
No qualifications
769
13.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
539
9.21%
Total 16+ residents: 5,855

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,252
40.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
791
25.34%
Owns outright
622
19.93%
Other social rented
178
5.7%
Social rents from council
113
3.62%
Total households: 3,121

Property prices in Greenhithe & Knockhall

Median price£351,250
Price per sq ft£390
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£252K – £402K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £351,250 (about £390 per square foot) in Greenhithe & Knockhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £660,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greenhithe & Knockhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£575,000£432
Semi-Detached24£395,000£409
Terraced44£368,500£433
Flats39£230,000£347

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greenhithe & Knockhall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenhithe & Knockhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£415,000£265,000£332,500£325,000
2017£395,000£240,000£330,000£325,500
2018£482,500£206,000£370,000£315,000
2019£570,000£209,000£337,500£312,000
2020£558,500£228,000£398,500£319,995
2021£580,000£231,000£413,995£346,498
2022£610,000£238,245£417,498£375,000
2023£531,995£254,000£442,000£375,000
2024£538,500£250,000£430,000£370,000
2025£564,995£237,500£400,000£372,250
2026£625,000£235,000£410,500£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenhithe & Knockhall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenhithe & Knockhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375£348£316£321
2017£396£366£345£332
2018£356£335£366£340
2019£404£345£357£330
2020£403£359£377£357
2021£372£372£377£364
2022£450£382£431£400
2023£423£370£419£416
2024£422£379£443£427
2025£425£350£414£406
2026£427£341£411£434
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenhithe & Knockhall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greenhithe & Knockhall 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 Greenhithe & Knockhall ward.

Local councillors

Michael David Brown

Greenhithe & Knockhall - Elected 21 Nov 2024

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Greenhithe & Knockhall

Is Greenhithe & Knockhall safe?

Greenhithe & Knockhall records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Greenhithe & Knockhall?

The median sale price in Greenhithe & Knockhall is £351,250 (about £390 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Greenhithe & Knockhall?

Greenhithe & Knockhall has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Greenhithe & Knockhall?

Greenhithe & Knockhall scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Greenhithe & Knockhall sits around rank 20,946 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 Greenhithe & Knockhall?

The average household income in Greenhithe & Knockhall is around £68,486 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Greenhithe & Knockhall?

Greenhithe & Knockhall is represented by 1 elected councillor: Michael David Brown (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Greenhithe & Knockhall

DA99HD

Abbey Road

DA99HJ

Knockhall Road

DA99GN

Ingress Park Avenue

DA99EP

The Crescent

DA99XY

Norton Lane

DA99HG

Knockhall Road

DA99HE

Knockhall Road

DA99XE

Calcroft Avenue

DA99ES

Knockhall Road

DA99UX

Castleridge Drive

DA99QT

Fiddlers Close

DA99NF

Ivy Bower Close

DA99XH

Lucas Crescent

DA119SW

Northfleet Industrial Estate

DA99FB

Clovelly Place

DA99HL

Knockhall Road

DA99QX

Quay Lane

DA99YR

Tiltman Avenue

DA99JD

Bean Road

DA99LS

Kemsley Close

DA99LW

Johnsons Way

DA99LX

Mounts Road

DA99FU

Empire Walk

DA99LE

Knockhall Road

DA99XD

Bere Close

DA99UJ

North Star Boulevard

DA99QR

Smugglers Walk

DA99GE

Prioress Crescent

DA99NU

Worcester Close

DA99EU

Austen Close

DA99FZ

Eleanor Walk

DA99ND

Mounts Road

DA99GS

The Boulevard

DA100FE

Cresswell Road

DA99TD

Carmichael Avenue

DA99NX

The Avenue

DA99YS

Tiltman Avenue

DA99FL

Reed Court

DA99UR

Calcroft Avenue

DA119SN

Northfleet Industrial Estate

DA99HX

London Road

DA99UE

Marston Court

DA99XQ

The Avenue

DA119SR

Kent Kraft Industrial Estate

DA99FX

Park Cliff Road

DA99GT

The Boulevard

DA99UD

Evelyn Walk

DA100PP

Manor Way Business Park

DA99HT

Hasted Close

DA99FY

Park Cliff Road

DA99EN

Knockhall Chase

DA99ER

Knockhall Chase

DA99HN

Ingress Gardens

DA99FD

The Saltings

DA99QS

High Street

DA99HP

London Road

DA99QY

Crest View

DA99NS

Pier Road

DA99QU

Woodland Way

DA99GY

Capability Way

DA99LT

Western Cross Close

DA99ET

Lane Avenue

DA99FF

Carmichael Avenue

DA99HR

Jubilee Close

DA99YW

Whiting Avenue

DA99FE

Portland Place

DA99GA

Bridge View

DA99RF

Eynsford Road

DA99UQ

Keppel Close

DA99NN

High Street

DA99EW

Knockhall Chase

DA99LJ

Bean Road

DA99FS

Palladian Circus

DA99NL

High Street

DA99EX

Lane Avenue

DA99UT

Liverymen Walk

DA99UF

Evelyn Walk

DA99GL

Meriel Walk

DA99HZ

Cobham Terrace

DA99JB

Bean Road

DA99LP

Johnsons Way

DA99GW

The Boulevard

DA99EZ

Knockhall Road

DA99EG

London Road

DA99LL

Bean Road

DA99NB

Starboard Avenue

DA99JH

Bean Road

DA99GZ

Liverymen Walk

DA99FW

Duncannon Place

DA99QZ

Eagles Road

DA99SY

Barge Court

DA99FR

Ingress Park Avenue

DA99FJ

Reed Court

DA99YX

Everard Road

DA99NH

Hillcrest Drive

DA99HY

Bean Road

DA99HQ

Knockhall Road

DA99QW

Maritime Close

DA99NT

The Avenue

DA99EJ

London Road