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Joydens Wood

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About

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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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

3/10

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

23.42(-26%)

Vehicle crime

6.07(+64%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.64(-54%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.94(-23%)

Drugs

3.39(+23%)

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

Median price£510,000

Price per sq ft£466

Sales (last 12 months)86

Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £650K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £466 per square foot) in Joydens Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,905,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Joydens Wood over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	23	£870,000	£461	£542,000	£737,500	£1,042,500	£1,420,000
Terraced	18	£487,500	£413	£351,955	£385,000	£515,000	£531,600
Semi-Detached	40	£480,000	£510	£407,166	£452,250	£540,000	£650,500
Flats	5	£255,000	£363	£218,000	£230,000	£410,000	£466,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Joydens Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Joydens Wood.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£656,250	£140,500	£430,000	£395,000
2017	£605,000	£256,000	£391,000	£372,500
2018	£613,000	£264,998	£413,000	£421,250
2019	£653,000	£350,000	£411,250	£382,000
2020	£598,500	£190,000	£430,000	£389,500
2021	£630,000	£308,500	£461,000	£425,000
2022	£765,000	£240,000	£500,000	£445,000
2023	£705,000	£290,000	£472,000	£525,000
2024	£670,750	£267,500	£487,750	£460,000
2025	£850,000	£245,000	£511,250	£505,500
2026	£811,082	£480,000	£480,000	£440,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Joydens Wood.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£377	£250	£406	£358
2017	£422	£390	£448	£327
2018	£414	£371	£422	£350
2019	£424	£366	£429	£361
2020	£469	£353	£470	£398
2021	£439	£368	£491	£373
2022	£488	£390	£520	£451
2023	£523	£390	£540	£410
2024	£470	£375	£519	£411
2025	£485	£350	£521	£411
2026	£436	£405	£490	£421

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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Property prices in Joydens Wood

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Joydens Wood

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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