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DA1 1UT

Fulwich Road

Newtown

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Overview

Postcode DA1 1UT is located in a major urban area, within the Newtown ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Newtown area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newtown is £59,512 per year. The nearest station is Dartford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Edmund's Pleasance.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Newtown has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,163 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Newtown has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.4%

Approximately 11.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Newtown is £59,512 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 170 ft away from DA1 1UT.

Flood risk

No risk

Newtown near DA1 1UT 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA1 1UT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

8

Dartford

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Dartford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA1 1UT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt Edmund's PleasanceSmallWalking directions to St Edmund's Pleasance
0.4 miAttlee Drive Park.SmallWalking directions to Attlee Drive Park.

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
6,564.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.4(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.63(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.59(+18%)
Vehicle crime
7.08(+91%)
Drugs
5.56(+101%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
71.29%
Other White
21
6.93%
African
16
5.28%
Other Asian
12
3.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.31%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
28.69%
No qualifications
50
21.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.03%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
13.08%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
34.09%
Owns outright
37
28.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
22.73%
Other social rented
12
9.09%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

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 1UT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 1UT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jan 202626, Fulwich Road, Dartford, DA1 1UTTerracedFreehold£290,000
15 Sept 202534, Fulwich Road, Dartford, DA1 1UTTerracedFreehold£215,000
15 Aug 202596, Fulwich Road, Dartford, DA1 1UTTerracedFreehold£325,000
30 Jun 202538, Fulwich Road, Dartford, DA1 1UTTerracedFreehold£331,000
29 Jan 2026143, Knights Manor Way, Dartford, DA1 5SDTerracedFreehold£290,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 1UT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryDartford Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTemple Hill Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 1UT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 1UT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJMJ Komathy Convenience StoreSt Vincents Road, Dartford, DA1 1XAWalking directions to JMJ Komathy Convenience Store
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodColney Road, Dartford, DA1 1UHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miDartford Mini MarketCarlisle Road, Dartford, DA1 1XBWalking directions to Dartford Mini Market
0.3 miTesco ExpressEast Hill, Dartford, DA1 1RZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCo-op FoodHilltop Gardens, Dartford, DA1 5HZWalking directions to Co-op 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 1UT, 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)NewtownE02005032
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 005EE01024164
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 1UT

Is DA1 1UT (Newtown) safe?

The area around DA1 1UT records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DA1 1UT?

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

What schools are near DA1 1UT?

There are 12 schools close to DA1 1UT, including St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (Good), Dartford Primary Academy (Good) and Temple Hill Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA1 1UT?

The closest station to DA1 1UT is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 667 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around DA1 1UT?

DA1 1UT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,163 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA1 1UT (Newtown) in Parliament and on the local council?

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