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DA1 2NS

Shepherds Lane

West Hill

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Detailed insights for DA1 2NS

Overview

Postcode DA1 2NS is located in a major urban area, within the West Hill ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Dartford & West Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Dartford & West Hill is £66,505 per year. The nearest station is Dartford located 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
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Central Dartford & West Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,488 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 a moderate 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from DA1 2NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Dartford & West Hill near DA1 2NS 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 2NS
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 West Hill

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £401,000 in West Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,500 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached9£795,000£5,331
Flats15£220,000£4,063
Semi-Detached20£495,000£4,978
Terraced45£390,000£5,000

10 year median price trend in West Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hill.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 2NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jun 20256, Christchurch Road, Dartford, DA1 3DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£610,000
25 Apr 202515, Christchurch Road, Dartford, DA1 3DHDetachedFreehold£947,050
16 Dec 2025Flat 12, Highlands, Pencroft Drive, Dartford, DA1 2PBFlatsLeasehold£205,000
17 Mar 2025Elenbe House, Pencroft Drive, Dartford, DA1 2PBDetachedFreehold£1,227,500
28 Feb 2025Flat 1, Highlands, Pencroft Drive, Dartford, DA1 2PBFlatsLeasehold£215,000

Schools

In the DA1 2NS 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 2NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryDartford Grammar School for GirlsAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryDartford Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryWest Hill Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 2NS

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dartford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,520
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,027
Band D£2,281
Band E£2,787
Band F£3,294
Band G£3,801
Band H£4,561

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

Local councillors

Denzil Reynolds

West Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Drew Swinerd

West Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Julie Ozog

West Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jim Dickson

Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDartfordE07000107
Parliamentary ConstituencyDartfordE14001191
WardWest HillE05012410
ParishDartford, unparished areaE43000286
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Dartford & West HillE02005030
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 003FE01024185
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 2NS

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

The area around DA1 2NS 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 2NS?

The median sale price around DA1 2NS in Central Dartford & West Hill is £401,000 (about £4,922 per square metre) based on 89 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA1 2NS?

There are 11 schools close to DA1 2NS, including Dartford Grammar School for Girls (Outstanding), Dartford Grammar School (Outstanding) and West Hill Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA1 2NS?

The closest station to DA1 2NS is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 1,232 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around DA1 2NS?

DA1 2NS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,488 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

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.