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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. The median sale price in Stone House is £325,000 (around £421 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £238,375 and £405,000. 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: £325,000
Price per sq ft: £421
Sales (last 12 months): 70
Typical range (middle 50%): £238K – £405K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (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-Detached12£431,250£424
Terraced24£340,000£440
Flats29£220,000£376

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

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