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About

Town ward is located in the heart of Dartford, covering a central area of the town. It includes key landmarks such as Dartford High Street, the Orchard Theatre, and Central Park. The ward is a mix of residential and commercial spaces, with shops, cafes, and local businesses lining the main streets. Public transport links, including Dartford railway station, provide easy access to London and surrounding areas.

The ward is home to a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartments. Central Park offers green space for recreation, while the nearby Dartford Library serves as a community hub. The area has a mix of independent retailers and chain stores, catering to everyday needs. Town ward’s central location makes it a focal point for both residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average Town has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Town is £59,756 per year. There are 2 schools in Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £565,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£565,000
Flats37£257,500
Semi-Detached5£517,000
Terraced14£460,000

10 years median price trend in Town

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

All postcodes in Town

DA19SR

Home Gardens

DA12GD

Heath Street

DA12JY

Highfield Road

DA11BX

Central Dartford & West Hill

DA12BJ

Kent Road

DA15XW

Temple Hill & Marshes

DA12AD

Westgate Road

DA12DF

Orchard Street

DA12DH

Orchard Street

DA12EH

Spital Street

DA12JH

Highfield Road

DA15TY

Dale Street

DA15XP

Hythe Street

DA19ZY

Home Gardens

DA19SJ

Home Gardens

DA11DR

Home Gardens

DA11DS

High Street

DA11BH

Lowfield Street

DA11DN

High Street

DA11DZ

Home Gardens

DA11EZ

Lowfield Street

DA15UD

Mill Pond Road

DA15XH

Hythe Street

DA19ST

Home Gardens

DA11EN

High Street

DA11BY

Bank Court

DA11DE

Bullace Lane

DA12HR

Lowfield Street

DA15TX

Burroughs Drive

DA15WJ

Mill Pond Road

DA15XR

Central Road

DA19SD

Home Gardens

DA12EW

Spital Street

DA12AH

Central Dartford & West Hill

DA12EP

Priory Hill

DA12JS

Highfield Road

DA15UE

Mill Pond Road

DA11JY

Lowfield Street

DA19SE

Home Gardens

DA19TA

Home Gardens

DA11BG

Central Dartford & West Hill

DA11DB

Market Street

DA19SQ

Home Gardens

DA11JR

Tree Estate

DA19SY

Home Gardens

DA11BB

Central Dartford & West Hill

DA11BP

Denton Road

DA11JT

Tree Estate

DA12DJ

Copperfields

DA12JP

Instone Road

DA19TF

Home Gardens

DA11JB

Cranford Road

DA15BG

Central Road

DA15LR

Central Road

DA15XQ

Hythe Street

DA19SG

Home Gardens

DA11EP

Central Dartford & West Hill

DA11JP

Cranford Road

DA12AA

Kent Road

DA15WQ

Central Road

DA19SL

Home Gardens

DA11HD

Lowfield Street

DA11HP

Heath Street

DA15UJ

Mill Pond Road

DA15UF

Mill Pond Road

DA19SH

Home Gardens

DA11EU

High Street

DA11DY

Hythe Street

DA12AS

Kent Road

DA15WS

Central Road

DA12ED

St James Place

DA12HS

Central Dartford & West Hill

DA11HA

Lowfield Street

DA11JF

Lowfield Street

DA12LG

Gordon Road

DA12LR

Rutland Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.