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DA1 2FF

Hardy Avenue

Princes

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Detailed insights for DA1 2FF

Overview

Postcode DA1 2FF is located in a major urban area, within the Princes ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Dartford & West Hill area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% 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 nearest station is Dartford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Central Dartford & West Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,444 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Central Dartford & West Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Central Dartford & West Hill is £66,505 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from DA1 2FF.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Dartford & West Hill near DA1 2FF 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA1 2FF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

8

Dartford

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Dartford

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
398
Population density
2,465.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.36(+5%)
Other theft
6.93(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.07(-51%)
Vehicle crime
5.63(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.33(-33%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
66.33%
Other White
27
6.78%
African
21
5.28%
Indian
19
4.77%
Other
19
4.77%
Total population: 398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
38.36%
Level 3 (A level)
56
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
16.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.64%
No qualifications
25
7.86%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
38.75%
Owns with a mortgage
60
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
13.12%
Shared ownership
13
8.12%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.88%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Princes

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£432
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£319K – £423K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £432 per square foot) in Princes area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Princes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached14£425,000£427
Terraced23£356,000£459
Flats6£197,250£378

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Princes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169,250£282,000£272,000
2017£479,825£207,500£320,000£283,500
2018£560,000£190,000£343,000£285,000
2019£620,000£206,500£390,000£280,000
2020£382,000£165,000£325,250£308,250
2021£635,000£237,875£357,500£325,000
2022£550,500£193,000£415,000£331,000
2023£700,000£400,000£335,000
2024£760,000£230,000£387,500£367,500
2025£195,250£425,000£352,500
2026£197,250£430,500£346,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300£298£351
2017£402£335£402£358
2018£351£348£396£366
2019£403£416£363£374
2020£357£224£357£390
2021£444£355£376£373
2022£513£366£408£432
2023£576£471£441
2024£510£322£401£465
2025£374£413£421
2026£400£443£498
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Princes in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 2FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 2FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Nov 20256, Casterbridge House, Hardy Avenue, Dartford, DA1 2FFFlatsLeasehold£150,000
08 Aug 20251, Casterbridge House, Hardy Avenue, Dartford, DA1 2FFFlatsLeasehold£246,000
18 May 202631, Hardy Avenue, Dartford, DA1 2FETerracedFreehold£356,000
08 Aug 202523, Hardy Avenue, Dartford, DA1 2FETerracedFreehold£450,000
28 Mar 202561, Hardy Avenue, Dartford, DA1 2FESemi-DetachedFreehold£284,000

Schools

In the DA1 2FF postcode area, located within Central Dartford & West Hill, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 2FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryDartford Grammar School for GirlsAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryDartford Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryDartford Science & Technology CollegeFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 2FF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 2FF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLuxmi Food & WineShepherds Lane, Dartford, DA1 2NYWalking directions to Luxmi Food & Wine
0.3 miMorrisons DailyHeathclose Avenue, Dartford, DA1 2PGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miDartford Convenience StoreDartford Road, Dartford, DA1 3EGWalking directions to Dartford Convenience Store
0.3 miPremier Westhill'sWest Hill, Dartford, DA1 2EFWalking directions to Premier Westhill's
0.4 miTesco Express115 Dartford Road, Dartford, DA1 3ENWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 2FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alina Maria Vaduva

Princes - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Ricky Anthony Steve Jones

Princes - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jim Dickson

Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDartfordE07000107
Parliamentary ConstituencyDartfordE14001191
WardPrincesE05012404
ParishDartford, unparished areaE43000286
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Dartford & West HillE02005030
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 003FE01024185
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2011-06-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 2FF

Is DA1 2FF (Central Dartford & West Hill) safe?

The area around DA1 2FF 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DA1 2FF?

The median sale price around DA1 2FF in Central Dartford & West Hill is £380,000 (about £432 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA1 2FF?

There are 11 schools close to DA1 2FF, including Dartford Grammar School for Girls (Outstanding), Dartford Grammar School (Outstanding) and Dartford Science & Technology College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA1 2FF?

The closest station to DA1 2FF is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 1,254 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around DA1 2FF?

DA1 2FF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,444 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA1 2FF (Central Dartford & West Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA1 2FF is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alina Maria Vaduva (Labour Party) and Ricky Anthony Steve Jones (Labour Party).

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