Postcode DA1 2NU is located in a major urban area, within the West Hill area 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 median sale price in West Hill is £402,500 (around £460 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £335,000 and £475,000. The nearest station is Dartford, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Central Dartford & West Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,444 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Central Dartford & West Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Central Dartford & West Hill is £66,505 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from DA1 2NU.
Central Dartford & West Hill near DA1 2NU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 8 | Dartford | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Dartford |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 (about £460 per square foot) in West Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,250 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £702,000 | £539 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £502,500 | £469 |
| Terraced | 40 | £390,000 | £467 |
| Flats | 14 | £250,000 | £376 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £485,000 | £228,000 | £400,000 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | £477,290 | £245,000 | £387,500 | £311,250 |
| 2018 | £320,000 | £262,975 | £400,000 | £313,000 |
| 2019 | £432,500 | £237,500 | £375,000 | £315,000 |
| 2020 | £498,600 | £224,000 | £424,000 | £323,000 |
| 2021 | £630,000 | £236,125 | £450,000 | £350,000 |
| 2022 | £800,000 | £255,000 | £501,750 | £375,500 |
| 2023 | £640,000 | £245,000 | £505,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £600,000 | £257,000 | £475,000 | £355,000 |
| 2025 | £840,000 | £210,000 | £475,000 | £405,000 |
| 2026 | £697,500 | £240,000 | £505,000 | £356,465 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £417 | £358 | £360 | £367 |
| 2017 | £428 | £382 | £404 | £375 |
| 2018 | £253 | £383 | £386 | £370 |
| 2019 | £444 | £362 | £393 | £378 |
| 2020 | £377 | £378 | £418 | £422 |
| 2021 | £448 | £359 | £433 | £411 |
| 2022 | £555 | £380 | £452 | £474 |
| 2023 | £512 | £388 | £443 | £459 |
| 2024 | £468 | £431 | £434 | £465 |
| 2025 | £459 | £365 | £449 | £457 |
| 2026 | £585 | £382 | £474 | £473 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 2NU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | 6, Christchurch Road, Dartford, DA1 3DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £610,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 7, Blenheim Close, Dartford, DA1 3ED | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £555,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Flat 12, Highlands, Pencroft Drive, Dartford, DA1 2PB | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 2, Rosedene Court, Dartford, DA1 2NP | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 42, Blenheim Road, Dartford, DA1 3EB | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the DA1 2NU postcode area, located within Central Dartford & West Hill, there are 6 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Dartford Grammar School for Girls | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Dartford Grammar School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Dartford Science & Technology College | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA1 2NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Luxmi Food & Wine | Shepherds Lane, Dartford, DA1 2NY | Walking directions to Luxmi Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Dartford Convenience Store | Dartford Road, Dartford, DA1 3EG | Walking directions to Dartford Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 115 Dartford Road, Dartford, DA1 3EN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Westhill's | West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2EF | Walking directions to Premier Westhill's |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Heathclose Avenue, Dartford, DA1 2PG | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 2NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Denzil Reynolds
West Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Drew Swinerd
West Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Julie Ozog
West Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Jim Dickson
Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA1 2NU 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DA1 2NU in West Hill is £402,500 (about £460 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DA1 2NU, including Dartford Grammar School for Girls (Outstanding), Dartford Grammar School (Outstanding) and Dartford Science & Technology College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DA1 2NU is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 1,166 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
DA1 2NU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA1 2NU is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Denzil Reynolds (Conservative and Unionist Party), Drew Swinerd (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Julie Ozog (Conservative and Unionist Party).