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About

Princes ward is located in the northern part of Dartford, Kent. It covers residential areas such as Temple Hill and parts of the town centre. The ward is bordered by the River Darent to the east and the A2 road to the north. Housing in the area includes a mix of terraced homes, flats, and some semi-detached properties.

The ward is home to several local amenities, including schools, parks, and shopping facilities. Temple Hill Library serves the community, while Central Park offers green space for recreation. Public transport links provide access to Dartford town centre and nearby areas. The ward has a mix of urban and suburban characteristics, with a focus on residential living.

Area overview

On average Princes has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Princes is £48,126 per year. There are 2 schools in Princes: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Princes Population
6,137
Population density
4,368.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,166
67.86%
African
408
6.65%
Other White
330
5.38%
Other Asian
248
4.04%
Indian
223
3.63%
Total population: 6,139

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
687
29.01%
Social rents from council
586
24.75%
Owns outright
483
20.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
300
12.67%
Other social rented
258
10.9%
Total households: 2,368

Property prices in Princes

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £368,150 in Princes area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Princes 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 Princes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£760,000
Flats2£214,000
Semi-Detached15£425,000
Terraced25£330,000

10 years median price trend in Princes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.