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About

West Hill ward occupies the western edge of Dartford, characterised by residential streets and green spaces that rise away from the town centre. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, ranging from post-war developments to more modern builds, with local shops and schools serving the community. Its topography provides views across the surrounding landscape.

A notable local feature is the West Hill Cemetery, a large Victorian burial ground with historical significance. The ward is bordered by the Darent Valley to the south and contains several smaller parks and recreation grounds. Transport links are provided by major roads skirting its boundaries, connecting it to wider Kent and London.

Area overview

On average West Hill has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Hill is £68,383 per year. There are 4 schools in West Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Hill is home to around 8,219 people, with a population density of about 6,803.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Hill Population
8,219
Population density
6,803.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.85(+133%)
Shoplifting
42.46(+432%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.85(+240%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.18(+151%)
Other theft
15.57(+178%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,042
61.33%
African
619
7.53%
Other White
567
6.9%
Other Asian
502
6.11%
Indian
464
5.64%
Total population: 8,221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,256
35.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,048
16.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
972
15.15%
No qualifications
897
13.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
758
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 6,415

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,201
38.31%
Owns outright
1,020
32.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
605
19.3%
Other social rented
118
3.76%
Shared ownership
69
2.2%
Total households: 3,135

Property prices in West Hill

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £401,000 in West Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,500 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached9£795,000£5,331
Flats15£220,000£4,063
Semi-Detached20£495,000£4,978
Terraced45£390,000£5,000

10 years median price trend in West Hill

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

All postcodes in West Hill

DA12UP

Baker Crescent

DA12BH

Priory Hill

DA12HJ

West Hill

DA19YF

West Hill

DA12JA

Sanctuary Close

DA13AT

Hurst Place

DA13BJ

Wilmot Road

DA13EP

Dartford Road

DA59DY

West Hill

DA19AQ

West Hill

DA12LX

Miskin Road

DA179BX

West Hill

DA12BY

Priory Road

DA12UU

Millers Close

DA11YA

West Hill

DA14AF

Maiden Lane

DA19NJ

West Hill

DA13DW

Devonshire Avenue

DA13DN

Devonshire Avenue

DA13AF

Hallford Way

DA59DA

West Hill

DA19RT

West Hill

DA12ES

Priory Hill

DA13EH

Wellington Road

DA12NP

Rosedene Court

DA12LS

Miskin Road

DA13BQ

Raeburn Avenue

DA13EU

Acworth Place

DA12BE

Priory Gardens

DA109DD

West Hill

DA19GR

West Hill

DA19XZ

West Hill

DA13HD

The Homestead

DA13AG

Lawrence Hill Road

DA13AJ

Rayford Close

DA13EF

Dartford Road

DA12BG

Anne Of Cleves Road

DA19XP

West Hill

DA12JZ

Shepherds Lane

DA19HG

West Hill

DA99ZG

West Hill

DA19PZ

West Hill

DA19DL

West Hill

DA12RE

Baker Crescent

DA19XG

West Hill

DA12PE

Baker Crescent

DA12NT

Heath Lane

DA13AW

Stanham Road

DA13ER

Dartford Road

DA19GH

West Hill

DA12PA

Shepherds Lane

DA13DZ

Dartford Road

DA19NB

West Hill

DA13BN

Morland Avenue

DA13DF

Swaisland Road

DA12JB

West Hill

DA179BN

West Hill

DA12NU

Shepherds Lane

DA13DE

Swaisland Road

DA19RU

West Hill

DA26ZP

West Hill

DA12AF

Flanders Court

DA19AT

West Hill

DA19AW

West Hill

DA109DS

West Hill

DA14AQ

Maiden Lane

DA13DH

Christchurch Road

DA13AN

Stanham Road

DA12ER

Priory Hill

DA13EZ

Dartford Road

DA109DR

West Hill

DA109DG

West Hill

DA13BY

Swaisland Road

DA109HD

West Hill

DA59DH

West Hill

DA19AP

West Hill

DA19UR

West Hill

DA26QU

West Hill

DA12UR

Millers Close

DA12US

Millers Close

DA19UH

West Hill

DA13HB

Phillips Close

DA19YQ

West Hill

DA12NB

Miskin Road

DA19ZE

West Hill

DA19AN

West Hill

DA19PT

West Hill

DA12HX

King Edward Avenue

DA12NG

Baker Crescent

DA19ZN

West Hill

DA13BA

Wilmot Road

DA12NE

Penney Close

DA19WR

West Hill

DA13BU

Dudsbury Road

DA12HZ

King Edward Avenue

DA19AD

West Hill

DA12EN

Priory Hill

DA19PN

West Hill

DA13EG

Dartford Road

DA13DL

Bath Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.