Postcode DA1 1RF is located in a major urban area, within the Newtown area of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Newtown area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newtown is £59,512 per year. The median sale price in Newtown is £316,000 (around £435 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £293,750 and £356,250. The nearest station is Dartford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hesketh Park.
Newtown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,787 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Newtown has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newtown is £59,512 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from DA1 1RF.
Newtown near DA1 1RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dartford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 8 | Dartford | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Dartford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hesketh Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hesketh Park |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £316,000 (about £435 per square foot) in Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £383,000 | £447 |
| Terraced | 44 | £315,000 | £435 |
| Flats | 3 | £185,000 | £434 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £207,000 | £354,000 | £260,000 |
| 2017 | £360,750 | £156,000 | £290,000 | £268,500 |
| 2018 | £345,000 | £180,000 | £300,000 | £270,000 |
| 2019 | £430,000 | £165,000 | £315,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | £525,000 | £191,000 | £334,000 | £270,000 |
| 2021 | £507,000 | £197,000 | £357,500 | £290,000 |
| 2022 | — | £190,000 | £418,000 | £330,000 |
| 2023 | £590,000 | £168,000 | £357,500 | £335,000 |
| 2024 | £460,000 | £220,000 | £385,000 | £325,000 |
| 2025 | £420,000 | £207,000 | £408,000 | £330,000 |
| 2026 | — | £185,000 | £399,000 | £310,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £370 | £364 | £374 |
| 2017 | £387 | £349 | £349 | £349 |
| 2018 | £275 | £365 | £363 | £363 |
| 2019 | £361 | £342 | £332 | £364 |
| 2020 | £434 | £289 | £364 | £371 |
| 2021 | £430 | £372 | £367 | £400 |
| 2022 | — | £370 | £448 | £443 |
| 2023 | £403 | £342 | £354 | £442 |
| 2024 | £509 | £523 | £454 | £437 |
| 2025 | £402 | £458 | £461 | £465 |
| 2026 | — | £434 | £395 | £435 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 1RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2025 | 21, Watling Street, Dartford, DA1 1RP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 27, Watling Street, Dartford, DA1 1RP | Detached | Freehold | £645,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 125, The Brent, Dartford, DA1 1YH | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 16, St Vincents Road, Dartford, DA1 1XZ | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 14, Barham Road, Dartford, DA1 1XQ | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the DA1 1RF postcode area, located within Newtown, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | The Gateway Primary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Sept 2012. | |
The Gateway Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Sept 2012
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Leigh Academy Dartford | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
Leigh Academy Dartford ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jun 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2017. | |
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Nov 2017
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA1 1RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Brent Lane, Dartford, DA1 1RB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Dartford Superstore | Brent Lane, Dartford, DA1 1RB | Walking directions to Dartford Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Express | 64 London Road, Dartford, DA2 6AN | Walking directions to Nisa Express |
| 0.3 mi | Dartford Mini Market | Carlisle Road, Dartford, DA1 1XB | Walking directions to Dartford Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Stone Food & Wine | Invicta Road, Dartford, DA2 6AX | Walking directions to Stone Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Dartford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA1 1RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Debbie Ann Graham
Newtown - Elected 4 May 2023
Laura Helen Ker Edie
Newtown - Elected 4 May 2023
Jim Dickson
Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA1 1RF records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around DA1 1RF in Newtown is £316,000 (about £435 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to DA1 1RF, including The Gateway Primary Academy (Good), Leigh Academy Dartford (Outstanding) and Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DA1 1RF is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 1,350 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
DA1 1RF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,787 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA1 1RF is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Debbie Ann Graham (Labour Party) and Laura Helen Ker Edie (Green Party).