Postcode DA1 1XS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newtown is £59,512 per year. The nearest station is Dartford located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hesketh Park.
Newtown has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,427 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Newtown has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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.
The average income per household in Newtown is £59,512 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from DA1 1XS.
Newtown near DA1 1XS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 8 | Dartford | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Dartford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hesketh Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hesketh Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Edmund's Pleasance | Small | Walking directions to St Edmund's Pleasance |
| 0.4 mi | Attlee Drive Park. | Small | Walking directions to Attlee Drive Park. |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £330,500 in Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,000 up to £645,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £645,000 | £4,329 |
| Flats | 1 | £207,000 | £4,929 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £408,000 | £4,861 |
| Terraced | 46 | £325,000 | £4,808 |
10 year median price trend in Newtown
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 1XS.
In the DA1 1XS postcode area, located within Newtown, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 1XS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dartford Mini Market | Carlisle Road, Dartford, DA1 1XB | Walking directions to Dartford Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | JMJ Komathy Convenience Store | St Vincents Road, Dartford, DA1 1XA | Walking directions to JMJ Komathy Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Colney Road, Dartford, DA1 1TQ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | East Hill, Dartford, DA1 1RZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Express | 64 London Road, Dartford, DA2 6AN | Walking directions to Nisa Express |
Annual council tax rates for Dartford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA1 1XS, 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 1XS records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around DA1 1XS in Newtown is £330,500 (about £4,832 per square metre) based on 60 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to DA1 1XS, including Dartford Primary Academy (Good), The Gateway Primary Academy (Good) and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA1 1XS is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 1,085 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
DA1 1XS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,427 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.