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Joydens Wood

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Joydens Wood is a residential area situated on the northwestern edge of Dartford, bordering the London Borough of Bexley. The locality is characterised by a mix of housing, from interwar semis to more recent developments, set along quiet, leafy roads. A significant portion of its identity is shaped by the ancient woodland it is named after, which forms a large green buffer along its southern and eastern fringes.

The area is primarily served by local shops and schools, with larger retail centres found in nearby Dartford or Bexleyheath. Its defining natural feature is the extensive Joydens Wood itself, a Site of Special Scientific Interest managed by the Forestry Commission, offering miles of public footpaths through historic oak and birch stands. This creates a distinct semi-rural atmosphere within the urban perimeter.

Area overview

On average Joydens Wood has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Joydens Wood is £69,046 per year. There are 3 schools in Joydens Wood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Joydens Wood is home to around 7,087 people, with a population density of about 1,359.6 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Joydens Wood Population

7,087

Population density

1,359.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

24.41(-23%)

Vehicle crime

7.62(+101%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.07(-48%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.5(-15%)

Drugs

3.53(+32%)

South East average

Demographics

British

5,691

80.31%

Indian

337

4.76%

African

245

3.46%

Other White

163

2.3%

Other Asian

131

1.85%

Total population: 7,086

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,748

30.01%

Level 3 (A level)

990

17%

No qualifications

977

16.77%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

944

16.21%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

653

11.21%

Total 16+ residents: 5,825

Housing

Owns outright

1,347

48.44%

Owns with a mortgage

1,045

37.58%

Private landlord or letting agency

203

7.3%

Other social rented

2.91%

Social rents from council

2.12%

Total households: 2,781

Property prices in Joydens Wood

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Joydens Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £2,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Joydens Wood over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£860,000	£637,775	£752,250	£970,000	£1,917,250
Flats	2	£250,000	£245,500	£247,500	£252,500	£254,500
Semi-Detached	38	£510,000	£417,000	£461,000	£541,875	£637,250
Terraced	17	£410,000	£321,940	£365,000	£550,000	£666,720

10 years median price trend in Joydens Wood

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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