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West Hill

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Hill Population

8,219

Population density

6,803.2 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£795,000	£5,331	£456,000	£545,000	£900,000	£1,240,000
Flats	15	£220,000	£4,063	£65,725	£188,500	£262,500	£287,000
Semi-Detached	20	£495,000	£4,978	£383,150	£438,750	£540,000	£610,000
Terraced	45	£390,000	£5,000	£313,200	£355,380	£412,500	£512,000

10 years median price trend in West Hill

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in West Hill

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