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About

Stone House ward covers a residential area in the northern part of Dartford, characterised by a mix of housing types from inter-war semis to more recent developments. The ward is bordered by the main A226 road to the west, providing a key transport route, and includes the local amenities centred around Temple Hill. Its topography is generally flat, with residential streets organised in a largely grid-like pattern typical of suburban expansion from the last century.

The area contains several local green spaces, including the grounds of the former Stone House Hospital, which has been redeveloped for housing. A specific local feature is the presence of the Darenth Valley Path, which skirts the eastern edge of the ward, offering pedestrian access towards the river. Community life is focused around local schools, shops, and the playing fields that serve as hubs for recreational activity.

Area overview

On average Stone House has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 218 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 16.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stone House is £59,722 per year. There are 2 schools in Stone House: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stone House is home to around 6,695 people, with a population density of about 4,753.9 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
218
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stone House Population
6,695
Population density
4,753.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
135.47(+327%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.93(+333%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.01(+63%)
Shoplifting
14.34(+80%)
Vehicle crime
12.7(+242%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,364
65.17%
African
708
10.57%
Other White
432
6.45%
Indian
261
3.9%
Other Asian
206
3.08%
Total population: 6,696

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,544
30.38%
No qualifications
917
18.04%
Level 3 (A level)
837
16.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
778
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
599
11.78%
Total 16+ residents: 5,083

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,000
37.52%
Owns outright
557
20.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
456
17.11%
Social rents from council
384
14.41%
Other social rented
173
6.49%
Total households: 2,665

Property prices in Stone House

Median price£328,500
Price per sq ft£421
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£248K – £413K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £328,500 (about £421 per square foot) in Stone House area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stone House over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£540,000£487
Semi-Detached15£430,000£421
Terraced26£342,500£454
Flats30£223,000£373

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stone House

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stone House.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,500£314,000£287,500
2017£381,000£207,500£345,000£277,000
2018£492,500£190,000£330,000£292,500
2019£491,250£188,500£329,000£270,000
2020£425,000£195,000£305,000£310,000
2021£521,250£210,000£370,000£325,000
2022£231,250£397,500£364,000
2023£445,000£218,000£430,000£350,000
2024£220,000£450,000£350,000
2025£465,000£213,750£430,000£342,500
2026£542,500£248,500£430,000£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stone House.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stone House.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340£350£340
2017£407£356£346£354
2018£381£351£350£330
2019£370£335£362£356
2020£370£355£356£343
2021£384£354£373£375
2022£383£415£414
2023£304£375£440£431
2024£373£435£404
2025£435£387£421£423
2026£538£363£421£474
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stone House.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stone House 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 Stone House ward.

Local councillors

James Alexander Buchan

Stone House - Elected 17 Jul 2025

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Stone House

Is Stone House safe?

Stone House records about 218 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 Stone House?

The median sale price in Stone House is £328,500 (about £421 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Stone House?

Stone House has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Stone House?

Stone House scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Stone House sits around rank 13,053 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 Stone House?

The average household income in Stone House is around £59,722 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Stone House?

Stone House is represented by 1 elected councillor: James Alexander Buchan (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Stone House

DA26PD

Stone House

DA26EB

Watling Street

DA26DG

The Brent

DA26FE

Stone House Lane

DA26RQ

Osbourne Road

DA26RW

Osbourne Road

DA26SE

Hardwick Crescent

DA26BH

London Road

DA26AZ

Invicta Road

DA26PQ

Bow Arrow Lane

DA26RR

Osbourne Road

DA26FL

Chapel Drive

DA26EU

Jessamine Place

DA26AB

Meadow Way

DA26SG

Hardwick Crescent

DA26FN

Chapel Drive

DA26AA

Watling Street

DA26HF

Kirby Road

DA26HL

Cugley Road

DA26AN

London Road

DA26GY

Salisbury Road

DA26HD

Kirby Road

DA26FQ

Cotton Lane

DA26EX

Hill House Road

DA26RL

Osbourne Road

DA26HP

Horsfield Close

DA26RS

Osbourne Road

DA26AQ

Newbury Close

DA26AD

Invicta Road

DA26HA

Kirby Road

DA26EH

Watling Street

DA26DW

Milestone Road

DA26FD

Stone House Lane

DA26RB

Bow Arrow Lane

DA26FG

Chapel Drive

DA26AY

Invicta Road

DA26ER

Myrtle Place

DA26BT

Alamein Gardens

DA26ET

Hill House Road

DA26DH

Brent Close

DA26RA

Bow Arrow Lane

DA26EN

Watling Street

DA26DN

Milestone Road

DA26FJ

Chapel Drive

DA26RX

Osbourne Road

DA26RD

Bow Arrow Lane

DA26EA

Stone House

DA26AG

Woolhouse Place

DA26FH

Chapel Drive

DA26FF

Chapel Drive

DA26HQ

Hill House Road

DA26RZ

Clifton Walk

DA26RP

Osbourne Road

DA26BQ

St Johns Road

DA26BE

St Johns Road

DA26DL

London Road

DA26RE

Grange Crescent

DA26BL

London Road

DA26DD

Brent Close

DA26RG

Osbourne Road

DA26RY

Clifton Walk

DA26HN

Burman Close

DA26FW

Malt Kiln Place

DA26BS

Tollgate Road

DA26GE

Teynham Road

DA26BW

Alamein Gardens

DA26DP

Colin Close

DA26PA

Bow Arrow Lane

DA26ES

Cadogan Avenue

DA26AP

Lingfield Avenue

DA26BD

Almond Road

DA26PH

Bow Arrow Lane

DA26HH

Princes Road

DA26SF

Hardwick Crescent

DA26EF

Princes Road

DA26DB

Brent Close

DA26AJ

Dewlands Avenue

DA26BX

The Terraces

DA26DU

Wiltshire Close

DA26AL

Rosedale Close

DA26HG

Hill House Road

DA26BG

St Johns Road

DA26BJ

London Road

DA26SJ

Bow Arrow Lane

DA26PB

Bow Arrow Lane

DA26EY

Clarendon Gardens

DA26SD

Hardwick Crescent

DA26FS

Murray Drive

DA26FU

Bevis Close

DA26BA

London Road

DA26FP

Radfield Drive

DA26RF

Grange Crescent

DA26AH

Lingfield Avenue

DA26GB

Watling Street

DA26DY

Princes Road

DA26FR

Jepson Drive

DA26AS

London Road

DA26RH

Osbourne Road

DA26HE

Kirby Road

DA26FA

Elham Crescent