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About

Temple Hill is a residential area located in the eastern part of Dartford, Kent. The ward is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes built mainly in the mid-20th century. It is situated near the A2 road, providing easy access to Dartford town centre and nearby areas like Bexley and Gravesend. The local community is served by several schools, including Temple Hill Primary Academy, and has a few small convenience stores for everyday needs.

The area features green spaces like Temple Hill Recreation Ground, which offers playgrounds and open areas for outdoor activities. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Dartford town centre and surrounding neighborhoods. While Temple Hill is largely residential, it is close to amenities such as the Dartford Marshes and the nearby Bluewater shopping centre. The ward has a straightforward, practical layout, catering to families and commuters looking for affordable housing near major transport routes.

Area overview

On average Temple Hill has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 117 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 of residents in Temple Hill is £59,956 per year. There are 2 schools in Temple Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
38.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £347,000 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
Flats11£212,000
Semi-Detached13£382,000
Terraced27£331,000

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: 01/12/2025.