Area360 logo

Find postcode

Greenhithe & Knockhall

Interactive map displaying Greenhithe & Knockhall

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 94 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
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

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £337,000 in Greenhithe & Knockhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £660,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greenhithe & Knockhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached6£569,998£4,708
Flats36£228,500£3,755
Semi-Detached21£380,000£4,536
Terraced40£368,500£4,467

10 years median price trend in Greenhithe & Knockhall

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

All postcodes in Greenhithe & Knockhall

DA99NY

Sara Crescent

DA99GR

Monks Well

DA99GP

Watermans Way

DA99SZ

Stonely Crescent

DA99UZ

Wainwright Avenue

DA99LN

Bevans Close

DA99XB

Hyndford Crescent

DA99LU

Valley View

DA99HS

Hasted Close

DA99NZ

Arethusa Place

DA99FH

Lightermans Way

DA99EY

Knockhall Road

DA100FD

Cresswell Road

DA99EE

London Road

DA99FN

Lightermans Way

DA99RH

Breakneck Hill

DA99BX

Reservoir Close

DA99RD

High Street

DA99GD

Eliza Cook Close

DA99NA

Port Avenue

DA100FG

Bazley Close

DA99JE

Wakefield Road

DA99UY

Clovelly Place

DA99LZ

Mounts Road

DA99QB

Pilgrims View

DA99XG

The Dell

DA99FP

Chandlers Mews

DA99YD

Parkwood Hill

DA99QN

Beaton Close

DA99GB

Sylvan Mews

DA100FB

Cresswell Road

DA99NP

Ingress Park

DA99JL

Whites Close

DA99LY

Mounts Road

DA99GX

Capability Way

DA99RE

Station Road

DA99FT

Reed Court

DA99FG

St Clements Road

DA99NJ

Riverview Road

DA99NE

Ivy Villas

DA99UU

Vaughan Avenue

DA99EQ

London Road

DA99HF

Knockhall Road

DA99QL

Skippers Close

DA99FQ

Hatton Mews

DA99UG

North Star Boulevard

DA99YL

Chalk Place

DA99UW

Paper Mill Mews

DA99JP

Valley Gardens

DA99GF

College Place

DA99PY

Dial Close

DA99GU

The Boulevard

DA99LB

Cobham Close

DA99JN

Frobisher Way

DA99EL

Park Terrace

DA99XN

Wainwright Avenue

DA99XJ

Ingress Park Avenue

DA99YE

Peacock Close

DA100LL

Manor Way

DA99HH

Alexander Road

DA99HW

Ingress Gardens

DA99UH

North Star Boulevard

DA99GJ

Watermans Way

DA99HB

Eynsford Road

DA99QP

Admirals Walk

DA100FF

Bazley Close

DA99HA

Spring Vale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.