Postcode DA1 2BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Town area of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Dartford & West Hill area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Dartford & West Hill is £66,505 per year. The median sale price in Town is £325,000 (around £407 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £205,000 and £373,750. The nearest station is Dartford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Central Dartford & West Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,997 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Central Dartford & West Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Dartford & West Hill is £66,505 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from DA1 2BJ.
Central Dartford & West Hill near DA1 2BJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dartford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 8 | Dartford | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Dartford |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £407 per square foot) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £582,500 | £415 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £450,000 | £462 |
| Terraced | 12 | £352,500 | £438 |
| Flats | 33 | £260,000 | £392 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,000 | £359,995 | £353,995 |
| 2017 | £257,000 | £371,995 | £359,995 |
| 2018 | £265,000 | £396,995 | £380,995 |
| 2019 | £284,000 | £394,995 | £389,995 |
| 2020 | £277,000 | £400,000 | £299,000 |
| 2021 | £244,248 | £430,000 | £390,000 |
| 2022 | £281,995 | £425,000 | £370,000 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £498,000 | £486,500 |
| 2024 | £308,000 | £535,000 | £440,000 |
| 2025 | £290,500 | £522,500 | £392,500 |
| 2026 | £255,000 | £408,750 | £374,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £311 | £281 | £306 |
| 2017 | £351 | £308 | £318 |
| 2018 | £361 | £310 | £318 |
| 2019 | £365 | £337 | £332 |
| 2020 | £385 | £349 | £372 |
| 2021 | £398 | £372 | £367 |
| 2022 | £416 | £369 | £416 |
| 2023 | £435 | £421 | £415 |
| 2024 | £421 | £375 | £404 |
| 2025 | £402 | £395 | £432 |
| 2026 | £393 | £475 | £426 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 2BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | Flat 3, Priory Court, Priory Road, Dartford, DA1 2BY | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Flat 17, Priory Court, Priory Road, Dartford, DA1 2BY | Flats | Leasehold | £208,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | Flat 12, Priory Court, Priory Road, Dartford, DA1 2BY | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 8, Priory Place, Dartford, DA1 2BB | Terraced | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 23, Anne Of Cleves Road, Dartford, DA1 2BG | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 |
In the DA1 2BJ postcode area, located within Central Dartford & West Hill, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Westgate Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Dartford Grammar School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2022. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA1 2BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Hythe Street, Dartford, DA1 1DY | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.1 mi | Zenith Supermarket | Dartford, DA1 1BG | Walking directions to Zenith Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Marina Mini Market | Dartford, DA1 1BG | Walking directions to Marina Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Gurkha Food & Wine | Spital Street, Dartford, DA1 2EH | Walking directions to Gurkha Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Hythe Street, Dartford, DA1 5AE | Walking directions to Go Local |
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 2BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Shippam
Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard John Wells
Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Jim Dickson
Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA1 2BJ records about 69 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DA1 2BJ in Town is £325,000 (about £407 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DA1 2BJ, including Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford (Good), Westgate Primary School (Good) and Dartford Grammar School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DA1 2BJ is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 377 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
DA1 2BJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,997 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 2BJ is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Shippam (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Richard John Wells (Conservative and Unionist Party).