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DA1 2QA

Blackmans Close

Princes

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Detailed insights for DA1 2QA

Overview

Postcode DA1 2QA is located in a major urban area, within the Princes ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Tree Estate area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tree Estate is £54,637 per year. The nearest station is Dartford located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Tree Estate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Tree Estate has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.1%

Approximately 36.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Tree Estate is £54,637 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from DA1 2QA.

Flood risk

No risk

Tree Estate near DA1 2QA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA1 2QA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

8

Dartford

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Dartford

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
5,825.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.99(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
7(-43%)
Other crime
6.41(+239%)
Other theft
5.25(-6%)
Vehicle crime
4.08(+10%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
74.32%
Other White
15
5.84%
Other Asian
10
3.89%
African
10
3.89%
Indian
4
1.56%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
38
20.77%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
20.77%
Level 3 (A level)
31
16.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
15.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
14.75%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
36.11%
Owns with a mortgage
25
23.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
20.37%
Owns outright
20
18.52%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Princes

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 in Princes area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Princes 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 Princes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats6£197,250£4,069
Semi-Detached12£437,500£4,634
Terraced22£330,000£4,544

10 year median price trend in Princes

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

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 2QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 2QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Feb 202557, Blackmans Close, Dartford, DA1 2QJTerracedFreehold£240,000
20 Mar 202632, Laurel Close, Dartford, DA1 2QLTerracedFreehold£306,000
31 Jul 202526, Laurel Close, Dartford, DA1 2QLTerracedFreehold£343,000
03 Oct 2025328, Princes Road, Dartford, DA1 2PXTerracedFreehold£390,000
27 Apr 2026115, Laburnum Avenue, Dartford, DA1 2QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£530,000

Schools

In the DA1 2QA postcode area, located within Tree Estate, there are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 2QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryDartford Grammar School for GirlsAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryDartford Science & Technology CollegeFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWestgate Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 2QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 2QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyHeathclose Avenue, Dartford, DA1 2PGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miLuxmi Food & WineShepherds Lane, Dartford, DA1 2NYWalking directions to Luxmi Food & Wine

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 2QA, 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)Tree EstateE02005036
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 009BE01024166
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 2QA

Is DA1 2QA (Tree Estate) safe?

The area around DA1 2QA records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 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 2QA?

The median sale price around DA1 2QA in Tree Estate is £352,500 (about £4,555 per square metre) based on 40 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA1 2QA?

There are 14 schools close to DA1 2QA, including Dartford Grammar School for Girls (Outstanding), Dartford Science & Technology College (Good) and Westgate Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA1 2QA?

The closest station to DA1 2QA is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 1,463 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around DA1 2QA?

DA1 2QA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,859 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.