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About

The Maypole & Leyton Cross ward sits in the northern part of Dartford, bordering the London Borough of Bexley. It is primarily a residential area characterised by a mix of housing, including inter-war semis and more modern developments. The ward contains several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with the main concentration found along Leyton Cross Road. Green space is provided by the expansive Dartford Heath, which forms a significant part of the ward's eastern boundary.

The area is defined by major transport corridors, with the A2 road running through it and the Dartford Crossing visible to the north. This brings a constant backdrop of traffic movement. A notable local feature is the Maypole Inn, a historic public house that gives the area its name and serves as a community landmark. The ward functions as a commuter base, with many residents using the nearby rail links from Dartford or Bexleyheath stations to travel into London.

Area overview

On average Maypole & Leyton Cross has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Maypole & Leyton Cross is £68,371 per year. There are 4 schools in Maypole & Leyton Cross: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good). Maypole & Leyton Cross is home to around 3,114 people, with a population density of about 1,690.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Maypole & Leyton Cross Population
3,114
Population density
1,690.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.05(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.88(+84%)
Vehicle crime
11.24(+203%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.92(-11%)
Other crime
7.39(+291%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,396
76.87%
Indian
157
5.04%
African
134
4.3%
Other White
102
3.27%
Other Asian
50
1.6%
Total population: 3,117

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
840
34.78%
Level 3 (A level)
432
17.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
418
17.31%
No qualifications
294
12.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
254
10.52%
Total 16+ residents: 2,415

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
503
46.4%
Owns outright
362
33.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
118
10.89%
Other social rented
66
6.09%
Social rents from council
15
1.38%
Total households: 1,084

Property prices in Maypole & Leyton Cross

Median price£502,500
Price per sq ft£414
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£399K – £536K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £502,500 (about £414 per square foot) in Maypole & Leyton Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Maypole & Leyton Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£825,000£449
Semi-Detached2£513,500£534
Terraced15£500,000£412
Flats4£242,500£357

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Maypole & Leyton Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maypole & Leyton Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£685,000£140,500£394,000£395,000
2017£712,500£256,000£390,500£389,500
2018£562,500£230,000£452,500£391,250
2019£653,000£312,500£465,000£392,500
2020£592,500£190,000£410,000£449,000
2021£735,000£308,500£452,500£427,500
2022£925,000£240,000£485,000£430,000
2023£850,000£350,000£520,000£531,000
2024£787,500£267,500£440,000£425,000
2025£815,000£237,500£528,750£505,500
2026£710,000£480,000£470,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maypole & Leyton Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maypole & Leyton Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£324£250£397£331
2017£370£390£432£361
2018£381£362£387£343
2019£396£311£403£361
2020£451£353£440£374
2021£439£368£459£375
2022£503£390£471£404
2023£469£390£507£401
2024£566£375£454£418
2025£467£343£499£412
2026£441£405£424
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maypole & Leyton Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Maypole & Leyton Cross 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 Maypole & Leyton Cross ward.

Local councillors

Stephen Ridley

Maypole & Leyton Cross - Elected 17 Jul 2025

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Maypole & Leyton Cross

Is Maypole & Leyton Cross safe?

Maypole & Leyton Cross records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Maypole & Leyton Cross?

The median sale price in Maypole & Leyton Cross is £502,500 (about £414 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Maypole & Leyton Cross?

Maypole & Leyton Cross has 1 primary school and 3 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Maypole & Leyton Cross?

Maypole & Leyton Cross scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Maypole & Leyton Cross sits around rank 22,682 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 Maypole & Leyton Cross?

The average household income in Maypole & Leyton Cross is around £68,371 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Maypole & Leyton Cross?

Maypole & Leyton Cross is represented by 1 elected councillor: Stephen Ridley (Reform UK).