Postcode DA1 1YJ 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 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 nearest station is Dartford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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 the United Kingdom, 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 4.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 125 ft away from DA1 1YJ.
Newtown near DA1 1YJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hesketh Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hesketh Park |
| 0.5 mi | Attlee Drive Park. | Small | Walking directions to Attlee Drive Park. |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £645,000 | £402 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £411,000 | £450 |
| Terraced | 52 | £316,000 | £441 |
| Flats | 2 | £197,500 | £455 |
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 | £411,000 | £330,000 |
| 2026 | — | £197,500 | £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 | £471 | £465 |
| 2026 | — | £455 | £395 | £439 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 1YJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sept 2025 | 31, Brentfield Road, Dartford, DA1 1YJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 21, Brentfield Road, Dartford, DA1 1YJ | Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 14, Barham Road, Dartford, DA1 1XQ | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 40, Barham Road, Dartford, DA1 1XQ | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 18, Barham Road, Dartford, DA1 1XQ | Terraced | Freehold | £297,500 |
In the DA1 1YJ postcode area, located within Newtown, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 1YJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dartford Mini Market | Carlisle Road, Dartford, DA1 1XB | Walking directions to Dartford Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Express | 64 London Road, Dartford, DA2 6AN | Walking directions to Nisa Express |
| 0.3 mi | JMJ Komathy Convenience Store | St Vincents Road, Dartford, DA1 1XA | Walking directions to JMJ Komathy Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Stone Food & Wine | Invicta Road, Dartford, DA2 6AX | Walking directions to Stone Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Colney Road, Dartford, DA1 1UH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 1YJ, 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 1YJ 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DA1 1YJ in Newtown is £322,500 (about £442 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DA1 1YJ, including The Gateway Primary Academy (Good), Dartford Primary Academy (Good) and The Brent Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA1 1YJ is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 1,257 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
DA1 1YJ 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 1YJ 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).