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Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley

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About

The Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley ward encompasses a mix of suburban residential areas and significant stretches of rural land within the northern part of the Borough of Dartford. The ward includes the distinct settlements of Wilmington and Sutton-at-Hone, along with the smaller Hawley area. Development is primarily concentrated along the A225 and near the Dartford Crossing, with housing estates and local commercial services. Large portions of the ward consist of open farmland and protected green belt, creating a clear boundary between built environments and countryside.

A notable landscape feature is the Darent Valley, which runs through the ward, with the River Darent flowing past Sutton-at-Hone. This area includes historical elements such as the Sutton-at-Hone church and the remains of a Commandery of the Knights Hospitaller. The M25 motorway forms a major transport corridor along the ward's southern edge, directly influencing local connectivity and character. The presence of Joyce Green, a former hospital site now largely redeveloped, marks a significant change in land use over recent decades.

Area overview

On average Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley is £64,813 per year. There are 3 schools in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley is home to around 7,912 people, with a population density of about 725 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Population
7,912
Population density
725 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.87(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.05(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.01(+86%)
Other theft
7.84(+40%)
Shoplifting
7.58(-5%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,875
86.89%
African
198
2.5%
Other White
169
2.14%
Indian
119
1.5%
Other Asian
67
0.85%
Total population: 7,912

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,697
26.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,202
18.63%
No qualifications
1,147
17.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,027
15.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
727
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 6,452

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,248
39.36%
Owns outright
1,237
39.01%
Social rents from council
279
8.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
252
7.95%
Other social rented
94
2.96%
Total households: 3,171

Property prices in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£442
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £480K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £442 per square foot) in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,025,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£630,000£476
Semi-Detached52£425,000£436
Terraced34£362,500£447
Flats6£257,500£327

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£550,000£245,000£335,000£282,250
2017£464,000£220,000£355,000£285,000
2018£500,000£230,000£375,000£305,000
2019£436,000£237,000£365,000£287,500
2020£560,000£180,000£382,500£282,500
2021£525,000£220,000£395,000£339,000
2022£635,000£267,500£435,000£365,000
2023£495,000£227,500£440,000£370,750
2024£577,500£202,500£405,000£339,000
2025£615,000£267,500£414,000£373,750
2026£725,000£320,000£455,000£370,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365£348£425£378
2017£371£369£376£365
2018£367£369£387£353
2019£390£338£391£371
2020£405£342£400£371
2021£438£383£409£430
2022£493£386£446£446
2023£453£425£469£411
2024£424£408£447£418
2025£469£347£438£450
2026£476£407£427£428
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley ward.

Local councillors

Av Sandhu

Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Eddy Lampkin

Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

George Holt

Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative