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DA1 1JB

Lowfield Street

Town

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Overview

Postcode DA1 1JB is located in a major urban area, within the Town ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Tree Estate area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tree Estate is £54,637 per year. The nearest station is Dartford, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Tree Estate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,217 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Tree Estate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.5%

Approximately 26.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Tree Estate is £54,637 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from DA1 1JB.

Flood risk

Low

Tree Estate near DA1 1JB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dartford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA1 1JB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

8

Dartford

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Dartford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA1 1JB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCentral ParkLargeWalking directions to Central Park
0.4 miBrooklands LakesLargeWalking directions to Brooklands Lakes
0.4 miSt Edmund's PleasanceSmallWalking directions to St Edmund's Pleasance

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
2,182.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.4(+116%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.54(+213%)
Shoplifting
27.94(+250%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.71(+221%)
Other theft
10.6(+89%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
43.68%
African
60
15.79%
Other White
42
11.05%
Bangladeshi
15
3.95%
Other Black
13
3.42%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
38.16%
No qualifications
47
16.61%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
31.61%
Other social rented
37
23.87%
Owns outright
32
20.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
18.06%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.23%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Town

Median price£325,000
Price per sq ft£406
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £363K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £406 per square foot) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£582,500£415
Semi-Detached4£450,000£462
Terraced10£332,500£438
Flats41£270,000£399

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£359,995£353,995
2017£257,000£371,995£359,995
2018£265,000£396,995£380,995
2019£284,000£394,995£389,995
2020£277,000£400,000£299,000
2021£244,248£430,000£390,000
2022£281,995£425,000£370,000
2023£320,000£498,000£486,500
2024£308,000£535,000£440,000
2025£290,500£522,500£392,500
2026£255,000£408,750£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£311£281£306
2017£351£308£318
2018£361£310£318
2019£365£337£332
2020£385£349£372
2021£398£372£367
2022£416£369£416
2023£435£421£415
2024£421£375£404
2025£402£395£432
2026£396£475£426
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 1JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 1JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 May 2026374, Phoenix Place, Dartford, DA1 2XETerracedFreehold£375,000
15 May 202649, Gordon Road, Dartford, DA1 2LGTerracedFreehold£333,000
19 Sept 202581, Gordon Road, Dartford, DA1 2LGTerracedFreehold£330,000
16 Apr 202515, Gordon Road, Dartford, DA1 2LGTerracedFreehold£300,000
21 Jul 2025264, Phoenix Place, Dartford, DA1 2XDFlatsLeasehold£182,000

Schools

In the DA1 1JB postcode area, located within Tree Estate, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 1JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryDartford Science & Technology CollegeFoundation school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWestgate Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOur Lady's Catholic Primary School, DartfordVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 1JB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 1JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCircle CP36 - 40 Heath Street, Dartford, DA1 2LDWalking directions to Circle CP
0.1 miLidlInstone Road, Dartford, DA1 2AGWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miSainsbury'sInstone Road, Dartford, DA1 2HLWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miLidos ExtraLowfield Street, Dartford, DA1 1HAWalking directions to Lidos Extra
0.2 miFood PlusMarket Place, Dartford, DA1 1EYWalking directions to Food Plus

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DA1 1JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Shippam

Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Richard John Wells

Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jim Dickson

Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDartfordE07000107
Parliamentary ConstituencyDartfordE14001191
WardTownE05012409
ParishDartford, unparished areaE43000286
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tree EstateE02005036
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 009CE01024167
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 1JB

Is DA1 1JB (Tree Estate) safe?

The area around DA1 1JB records about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 DA1 1JB?

The median sale price around DA1 1JB in Tree Estate is £325,000 (about £406 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA1 1JB?

There are 13 schools close to DA1 1JB, including Dartford Science & Technology College (Good), Westgate Primary School (Good) and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA1 1JB?

The closest station to DA1 1JB is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 752 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around DA1 1JB?

DA1 1JB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,217 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA1 1JB (Tree Estate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA1 1JB is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Shippam (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Richard John Wells (Conservative and Unionist Party).