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Greenhithe & Knockhall

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
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
41.82(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.23(+49%)
Vehicle crime
12.16(+221%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.62(+80%)
Other theft
11.36(+104%)
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

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Greenhithe & Knockhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Greenhithe & Knockhall 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 Greenhithe & Knockhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£575,000
Flats37£240,000
Semi-Detached26£402,500
Terraced40£371,250

10 years median price trend in Greenhithe & Knockhall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenhithe & Knockhall.

Data Sources

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