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DA1 1SY

Park Road

Newtown

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Overview

Postcode DA1 1SY is located in a major urban area, within the Newtown ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Brent & Fleet Estate area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.9 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 Brent & Fleet Estate is £62,374 per year. The nearest station is Dartford, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Brent & Fleet Estate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,232 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Brent & Fleet Estate has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Brent & Fleet Estate is £62,374 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from DA1 1SY.

Flood risk

No risk

Brent & Fleet Estate near DA1 1SY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dartford located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA1 1SY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

8

Dartford

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Dartford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA1 1SY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCentral ParkLargeWalking directions to Central Park
0.1 miHesketh ParkMediumWalking directions to Hesketh Park
0.4 miSt Edmund's PleasanceSmallWalking directions to St Edmund's Pleasance

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
9,147.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.53(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.31(+81%)
Drugs
11.15(+304%)
Vehicle crime
10.5(+183%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.84(+53%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
61.64%
Indian
33
9.04%
African
26
7.12%
Other White
19
5.21%
Other
13
3.56%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
33.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
16%
Level 3 (A level)
43
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.45%
No qualifications
36
13.09%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
40.74%
Owns with a mortgage
55
40.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.07%
Shared ownership
2
1.48%
Social rents from council
2
1.48%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Newtown

Median price£322,500
Price per sq ft£442
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£295K – £360K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £442 per square foot) in Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£645,000£402
Semi-Detached11£411,000£450
Terraced52£316,000£441
Flats2£197,500£455

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newtown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£411,000£330,000
2026£197,500£399,000£310,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£471£465
2026£455£395£439
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 1SY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 202526, Park Road, Dartford, DA1 1SYTerracedFreehold£350,000
20 Mar 202530, Park Road, Dartford, DA1 1SYTerracedFreehold£380,000
27 May 20263, Park Road, Dartford, DA1 1STOtherFreehold£310,000
02 Oct 202521, Park Road, Dartford, DA1 1STTerracedFreehold£370,000
03 Jul 202618, Bedford Road, Dartford, DA1 1SRTerracedFreehold£397,000

Schools

In the DA1 1SY postcode area, located within Brent & Fleet Estate, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 1SY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDartford Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Leigh AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Gateway Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 1SY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 1SY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miDartford SuperstoreBrent Lane, Dartford, DA1 1RBWalking directions to Dartford Superstore
0.2 miLondisBrent Lane, Dartford, DA1 1RBWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miTesco ExpressEast Hill, Dartford, DA1 1RZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miDartford Mini MarketCarlisle Road, Dartford, DA1 1XBWalking directions to Dartford Mini Market
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodColney Road, Dartford, DA1 1UHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 1SY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Debbie Ann Graham

Newtown - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Laura Helen Ker Edie

Newtown - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jim Dickson

Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDartfordE07000107
Parliamentary ConstituencyDartfordE14001191
WardNewtownE05012403
ParishDartford, unparished areaE43000286
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brent & Fleet EstateE02005035
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 008BE01024136
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 1SY

Is DA1 1SY (Brent & Fleet Estate) safe?

The area around DA1 1SY records about 88 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DA1 1SY?

The median sale price around DA1 1SY in Brent & Fleet Estate is £322,500 (about £442 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA1 1SY?

There are 12 schools close to DA1 1SY, including Dartford Primary Academy (Good), The Leigh Academy (Good) and The Gateway Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA1 1SY?

The closest station to DA1 1SY is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 1,155 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around DA1 1SY?

DA1 1SY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,232 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA1 1SY (Brent & Fleet Estate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA1 1SY 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).