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Maypole & Leyton Cross

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
121
Deprivation level
5/10
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
63.9(+103%)
Vehicle crime
13.49(+256%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.92(+70%)
Other theft
9.63(+73%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.63(-17%)
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

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in Maypole & Leyton Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £870,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Maypole & Leyton Cross 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 Maypole & Leyton Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£783,750
Flats2£250,000
Semi-Detached7£477,000
Terraced10£393,325

10 years median price trend in Maypole & Leyton Cross

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maypole & Leyton Cross.

All postcodes in Maypole & Leyton Cross

DA27UZ

Dykewood Close

DA27AT

Wilmington Court Road

DA27WA

Sandringham Drive

DA52BL

Old Bexley Lane

DA27BD

Common Lane

DA27AJ

Hook Green Lane

DA27BE

Wallis Close

DA27WE

Wessex Walk

DA52GA

Beaconsfield Road

DA27BA

Common Lane

DA27DB

Common Lane

DA27WP

Abbey Drive

DA52BN

Old Bexley Lane

DA27DR

Common Lane

DA27WW

Chapel Walk

DA27WY

Franklin Road

DA27AL

Hook Green Lane

DA27WB

Sandringham Drive

DA27AR

Manor Close

DA27AN

Leyton Cross Road

DA27AZ

Tredegar Road

DA52AH

Heath End Road

DA52DG

Broomwood Close

DA27BB

Parsons Lane

DA52AD

Baldwyns Road

DA52BJ

Old Bexley Lane

DA27WN

Pinewood Place

DA27DA

Common Lane

DA27AF

Bracton Lane

DA52AQ

Portman Close

DA52DX

Oakfield Lane

DA27EU

Common Lane

DA27AP

Leyton Cross Road

DA52AB

Baldwyns Road

DA27GA

Calvert Drive

DA27WT

Radzan Close

DA27AX

Common Lane

DA27WG

Old Bexley Lane

DA27WX

Maplehurst Close

DA27WR

Anvil Terrace

DA27AW

Leyton Cross Road

DA27AU

Clayton Croft Road

DA27EW

Manor Gate Lane

DA27EZ

Caswallen Close

DA27WF

Williams Way

DA27WJ

Sandringham Drive

DA27AD

Hulsewood Close

DA52BP

Heathwood Walk

DA27GB

Calvert Drive

DA27AY

Tredegar Road

DA27WD

Andrews Place

DA27WS

Coopers Drive

DA52AF

Denton Terrace

DA27AA

Oakfield Lane

DA27AE

Cherry Tree Lane

DA52AE

Beaconsfield Road

DA52AG

The Dell

DA27WL

Sandringham Drive

DA27AB

Oakfield Lane

DA27AS

Tredegar Road

DA27WQ

Pinewood Place

Data Sources

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