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DA10 0LB

Caspian Way

Swanscombe

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Detailed insights for DA10 0LB

Overview

Postcode DA10 0LB is located in a major urban area, within the Swanscombe ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe is £74,911 per year. The nearest station is Swanscombe, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Swanscombe Heritage Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.6%

Approximately 24.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe is £74,911 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 216 ft away from DA10 0LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe near DA10 0LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swanscombe located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA10 0LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Swanscombe

N/A

Walking directions to Swanscombe
0.9 mi

Greenhithe for Bluewater

N/A

Walking directions to Greenhithe for Bluewater
0.9 mi

Ebbsfleet International

N/A

Walking directions to Ebbsfleet International

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA10 0LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSwanscombe Heritage ParkLargeWalking directions to Swanscombe Heritage Park
0.4 miIngress Abbey Heritage ParkLargeWalking directions to Ingress Abbey Heritage Park

Area Profile

Population
445
Population density
257.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.26(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.73(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.77(+144%)
Vehicle crime
14.37(+287%)
Other theft
10.52(+88%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
349
77.9%
African
28
6.25%
Other White
22
4.91%
Indian
19
4.24%
Other Asian
8
1.79%
Total population: 448

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
27.02%
No qualifications
61
16.99%
Level 3 (A level)
60
16.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
16.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
52
14.48%
Total 16+ residents: 359

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
32.96%
Owns outright
38
21.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
18.44%
Other social rented
28
15.64%
Social rents from council
16
8.94%
Total households: 179

Property prices in Swanscombe

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£387
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£277K – £358K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Swanscombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,500 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swanscombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£458,500£468
Semi-Detached12£332,500£382
Terraced46£308,500£387
Flats6£176,000£313

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swanscombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swanscombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327,500£128,000£330,000£257,500
2017£386,500£130,000£274,000£255,000
2018£359,000£170,500£280,000£250,000
2019£401,475£165,000£252,500£245,000
2020£430,000£150,000£308,750£290,000
2021£460,000£167,500£325,000£280,000
2022£570,000£196,500£355,500£301,500
2023£555,500£197,000£325,000£318,000
2024£499,500£202,500£350,000£287,000
2025£505,000£187,000£317,500£310,000
2026£458,500£430,000£307,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swanscombe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swanscombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£372£396£392£301
2017£334£339£317£324
2018£271£269£325£325
2019£355£282£297£321
2020£348£360£351£316
2021£375£341£340£355
2022£502£384£355£393
2023£433£346£383£396
2024£443£340£398£375
2025£407£313£369£386
2026£468£444£400
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swanscombe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swanscombe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA10 0LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA10 0LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 202521, Caspian Way, Swanscombe, DA10 0LBDetachedFreehold£675,000
02 Jun 202510, Craylands Square, Swanscombe, DA10 0LWFlatsLeasehold£190,000
14 May 202512, Craylands Square, Swanscombe, DA10 0LWFlatsLeasehold£192,000
21 Jan 202629, Pentstemon Drive, Swanscombe, DA10 0NDDetachedFreehold£462,000
28 Mar 202519, Atlantic Close, Swanscombe, DA10 0LJDetachedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the DA10 0LB postcode area, located within Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA10 0LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Craylands SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKnockhall Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryManor Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA10 0LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA10 0LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBooze Mini Mart62 High Street, Swanscombe, DA10 0AHWalking directions to Booze Mini Mart
0.4 miCo-op Food29-31 High Street, Swanscombe, DA10 0AGWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dartford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,520
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,027
Band D£2,281
Band E£2,787
Band F£3,294
Band G£3,801
Band H£4,561

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DA10 0LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Claire Pearce

Swanscombe - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Emma-Louise Helena Ben Moussa

Swanscombe - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jim Dickson

Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDartfordE07000107
Parliamentary ConstituencyDartfordE14001191
WardSwanscombeE05015467
ParishSwanscombe and GreenhitheE04013212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ebbsfleet & GreenhitheE02005029
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 002DE01024179
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2002-07-01

Frequently asked questions about DA10 0LB

Is DA10 0LB (Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe) safe?

The area around DA10 0LB records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DA10 0LB?

The median sale price around DA10 0LB in Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe is £310,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA10 0LB?

There are 5 schools close to DA10 0LB, including The Craylands School (Good), Knockhall Primary School (Requires improvement) and Manor Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA10 0LB?

The closest station to DA10 0LB is Swanscombe, about 557 m away.

How deprived is the area around DA10 0LB?

DA10 0LB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,105 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA10 0LB (Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA10 0LB is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Claire Pearce (Labour Party) and Emma-Louise Helena Ben Moussa (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.