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About

Newtown ward sits within the larger urban area of Dartford in northwest Kent. It is primarily a residential district characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to more modern developments. The ward is bordered by major transport routes, including the A2 road, which connects it to London and the Kent coast. Its landscape is generally flat, typical of the Thames Gateway region, with the River Darent flowing to the east.

The area is served by local shopping parades providing essential amenities for residents. Central Park, located just outside the ward's boundary to the south, is a significant green space for recreation. Historically, the ward's development was closely tied to the expansion of the railway and industry in Dartford during the 19th and 20th centuries. The local architecture includes several examples of early 20th-century cottage estates built for workers.

Area overview

On average Newtown has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 210 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newtown is £59,995 per year. Newtown is home to around 5,923 people, with a population density of about 7,620.9 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
210
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newtown Population
5,923
Population density
7,620.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
127.47(+302%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.83(+300%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.3(+89%)
Vehicle crime
12.83(+246%)
Other theft
10.81(+93%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,463
58.47%
Other White
581
9.81%
African
508
8.58%
Indian
317
5.35%
Other Asian
279
4.71%
Total population: 5,923

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,451
31.32%
No qualifications
841
18.15%
Level 3 (A level)
739
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
696
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
537
11.59%
Total 16+ residents: 4,633

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
866
36.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
634
26.85%
Owns outright
625
26.47%
Other social rented
96
4.07%
Social rents from council
82
3.47%
Total households: 2,361

Property prices in Newtown

Median price£322,500
Price per sq ft£442
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£295K – £360K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £442 per square foot) in Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£645,000£402
Semi-Detached11£411,000£450
Terraced52£316,000£441
Flats2£197,500£455

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newtown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207,000£354,000£260,000
2017£360,750£156,000£290,000£268,500
2018£345,000£180,000£300,000£270,000
2019£430,000£165,000£315,000£260,000
2020£525,000£191,000£334,000£270,000
2021£507,000£197,000£357,500£290,000
2022£190,000£418,000£330,000
2023£590,000£168,000£357,500£335,000
2024£460,000£220,000£385,000£325,000
2025£420,000£207,000£411,000£330,000
2026£197,500£399,000£310,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370£364£374
2017£387£349£349£349
2018£275£365£363£363
2019£361£342£332£364
2020£434£289£364£371
2021£430£372£367£400
2022£370£448£443
2023£403£342£354£442
2024£509£523£454£437
2025£402£458£471£465
2026£455£395£439
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newtown 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 Newtown ward.

Local councillors

Debbie Ann Graham

Newtown - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Laura Helen Ker Edie

Newtown - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Newtown

Is Newtown safe?

Newtown records about 210 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Newtown?

The median sale price in Newtown is £322,500 (about £442 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Newtown?

Newtown scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Newtown sits around rank 13,614 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 Newtown?

The average household income in Newtown is around £59,995 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Newtown?

Newtown is represented by 2 elected councillors: Debbie Ann Graham (Labour Party) and Laura Helen Ker Edie (Green Party).

All postcodesin Newtown

DA11UX

St Vincents Road

DA11XF

St Vincents Road

DA11TH

Mount Pleasant Road

DA11UD

Marriott Road

DA11SZ

Park Road

DA11YH

The Brent

DA11TN

Great Queen Street

DA11UN

Fulwich Road

DA11RR

Canterbury Close

DA11YN

The Brent

DA11YB

The Brent

DA11XA

St Vincents Road

DA11XW

Carrington Road

DA11XG

Barham Road

DA11SY

Park Road

DA11UH

Colney Road

DA11XT

Ivy Close

DA11YY

Bow Arrow Lane

DA11XS

Howard Road

DA11RF

Watling Street

DA11UB

Thirza Road

DA11UG

Merryweather Close

DA11TB

Lamplighters Close

DA11RY

East Hill

DA11UW

Fulwich Road

DA11YS

Princes Road

DA11RP

Watling Street

DA11XL

Carlisle Road

DA11YU

Oakwood Close

DA11UY

Bayly Road

DA11TT

Somerville Road

DA11RL

Wayville Road

DA11RW

Watling Street

DA11RN

Rose Villas

DA11QA

Pilgrims Way

DA11XR

Finchley Close

DA11TG

Colney Road

DA11TR

West View Road

DA11XD

Sundridge Close

DA11AH

Overy Street

DA11TP

Tufnail Road

DA11XJ

Carlisle Road

DA11XP

Mildred Close

DA11UL

Waid Close

DA11TS

Lavinia Road

DA11XE

St Vincents Road

DA11UP

Overy Street

DA11QZ

Pilgrims Way

DA11UT

Fulwich Road

DA11SB

East Hill

DA11TL

Little Queen Street

DA11UU

St Vincents Road

DA11RZ

East Hill

DA11YE

Shenley Road

DA11TZ

St Albans Road

DA11TF

St Albans Road

DA11TD

Mount Pleasant Road

DA11TJ

Great Queen Street

DA11ST

Park Road

DA11TY

St Albans Road

DA11SD

Brandon Road

DA11SL

Park Road

DA11XY

Fairfax Court

DA11YG

The Brent

DA11YD

The Brent

DA11XB

Carlisle Road

DA11UJ

St Martins Road

DA11YW

The Brent

DA11TQ

Colney Road

DA11BL

Marshall Close

DA11TX

Colney Road

DA11XZ

St Vincents Road

DA11TE

St Albans Road

DA11TU

Gladstone Road

DA11XQ

Barham Road

DA11XH

Howard Road

DA11YJ

Brentfield Road

DA11QY

Pilgrims Way

DA11XN

Carrington Road

DA11TW

Great Queen Street

DA11YF

Shenley Road

DA11UA

Waldeck Road

DA11UZ

Bayly Road