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About

Temple Hill is a residential estate situated in the eastern part of Dartford, primarily developed in the post-war period. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including numerous terraced and semi-detached homes built during the mid-20th century. Its layout is defined by several main roads and a network of local streets, with green spaces interspersed throughout the neighbourhood. The local infrastructure supports day-to-day life with essential amenities.

The ward contains the Temple Hill Recreation Ground, a significant open space providing sports facilities and play areas for the community. Housing estates like the Temple Hill Estate form the core of its residential character. The area is served by local shopping parades offering convenience retail. It functions as a largely self-contained residential district, with straightforward road connections to Dartford town centre and the nearby A2 road for wider travel.

Area overview

On average Temple Hill has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Temple Hill is £64,714 per year. There are 2 schools in Temple Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Temple Hill is home to around 9,334 people, with a population density of about 6,876.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
38.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Temple Hill Population
9,334
Population density
6,876.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.75(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.43(+111%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.57(+126%)
Shoplifting
12.32(+54%)
Vehicle crime
11.89(+214%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,017
64.48%
African
998
10.7%
Other White
640
6.86%
Other Asian
424
4.54%
Indian
175
1.88%
Total population: 9,331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,759
25.11%
No qualifications
1,563
22.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,100
15.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,056
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
929
13.26%
Total 16+ residents: 7,006

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,131
30.31%
Owns with a mortgage
1,029
27.58%
Owns outright
601
16.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
548
14.69%
Other social rented
285
7.64%
Total households: 3,731

Property prices in Temple Hill

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Temple Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Temple Hill 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 Temple Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£505,000
Flats13£212,000
Semi-Detached10£381,500
Terraced24£360,500

10 years median price trend in Temple Hill

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

Data Sources

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