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DA1 1YS

Princes Road

Newtown

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Detailed insights for DA1 1YS

Overview

Postcode DA1 1YS 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.4 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 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hesketh Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Brent & Fleet Estate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,150 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Brent & Fleet Estate has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.1%

Approximately 19.1% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from DA1 1YS.

Flood risk

No risk

Brent & Fleet Estate near DA1 1YS 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA1 1YS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHesketh ParkMediumWalking directions to Hesketh Park

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
3,483.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.19(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.42(+46%)
Other theft
7.33(+31%)
Vehicle crime
5.76(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.23(-57%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
75.56%
African
17
6.3%
Indian
13
4.81%
Other White
9
3.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.96%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
48
21.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
21.17%
No qualifications
39
17.57%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.06%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
37.27%
Owns outright
35
31.82%
Social rents from council
21
19.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.82%
Total households: 110

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 1YS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 1YS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Mar 2026457A, Princes Road, Dartford, DA1 1YSFlatsLeasehold£185,000
04 Nov 20251, Edgefield Close, Dartford, DA1 1QHFlatsLeasehold£270,000
03 Dec 2025Flat 4, Trinity Court, Churchill Close, Dartford, DA1 1QJFlatsLeasehold£99,000
02 Sept 2025Flat 1, Oakley Court, Churchill Close, Dartford, DA1 1QJFlatsLeasehold£168,000
15 Apr 2025Flat 8, Oakley Court, Churchill Close, Dartford, DA1 1QJFlatsLeasehold£115,000

Schools

In the DA1 1YS postcode area, located within Brent & Fleet Estate, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 1YS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Leigh AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Gateway Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryDartford Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 1YS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisBrent Lane, Dartford, DA1 1RBWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miDartford SuperstoreBrent Lane, Dartford, DA1 1RBWalking directions to Dartford Superstore
0.4 miNisa Express64 London Road, Dartford, DA2 6ANWalking directions to Nisa Express
0.4 miCostcutter30 - 34 Fleet Avenue, Dartford, DA2 6JBWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miStone Food & WineInvicta Road, Dartford, DA2 6AXWalking directions to Stone Food & Wine

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 1YS, 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 008DE01024138
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 1YS

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

The area around DA1 1YS 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 1YS?

The median sale price around DA1 1YS 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 1YS?

There are 7 schools close to DA1 1YS, including The Leigh Academy (Good), The Gateway Primary Academy (Good) and Dartford Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA1 1YS?

DA1 1YS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,150 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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