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About

Town ward is situated in the centre of Dartford, bordering the River Darenth to the south. The area contains the primary commercial and civic core of the borough, centred on High Street and the Orchard Theatre. Residential streets radiate from this hub, featuring a mix of Victorian terraces and modern apartment buildings. The ward is a key transport nexus, with the main railway station providing frequent services to London.

A notable landmark is Central Park, a large Victorian green space with formal gardens, a bandstand, and a war memorial. The low-lying land near the river has historically influenced development patterns. Dartford Town railway station, originally opened in the 1840s, underscores the area's long-standing role as a commercial and commuting centre for the wider district.

Area overview

On average Town has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 353 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Town is £65,743 per year. There are 2 schools in Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Town is home to around 5,045 people, with a population density of about 3,432 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
353
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Town Population
5,045
Population density
3,432 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
162.54(+413%)
Anti-social behaviour
106.44(+765%)
Shoplifting
77.9(+876%)
Criminal damage and arson
39.44(+511%)
Other theft
31.52(+462%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,686
33.42%
African
916
18.16%
Other White
617
12.23%
Indian
581
11.52%
Other Asian
261
5.17%
Total population: 5,045

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,984
52.93%
Level 3 (A level)
503
13.42%
No qualifications
418
11.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
401
10.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
245
6.54%
Total 16+ residents: 3,748

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
892
43.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
590
28.47%
Owns outright
170
8.2%
Other social rented
162
7.82%
Shared ownership
134
6.47%
Total households: 2,072

Property prices in Town

Median price£325,000
Price per sq ft£406
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £363K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £406 per square foot) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£582,500£415
Semi-Detached4£450,000£462
Terraced10£332,500£438
Flats41£270,000£399

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£359,995£353,995
2017£257,000£371,995£359,995
2018£265,000£396,995£380,995
2019£284,000£394,995£389,995
2020£277,000£400,000£299,000
2021£244,248£430,000£390,000
2022£281,995£425,000£370,000
2023£320,000£498,000£486,500
2024£308,000£535,000£440,000
2025£290,500£522,500£392,500
2026£255,000£408,750£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£311£281£306
2017£351£308£318
2018£361£310£318
2019£365£337£332
2020£385£349£372
2021£398£372£367
2022£416£369£416
2023£435£421£415
2024£421£375£404
2025£402£395£432
2026£396£475£426
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Town 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 Town ward.

Local councillors

Chris Shippam

Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Richard John Wells

Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative