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DA1 2QL

Laurel Close

Princes

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Overview

Postcode DA1 2QL 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 average crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tree Estate is £54,637 per year. The nearest station is Dartford, 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 9,265 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Tree Estate has an average crime rate, with approximately 49 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 17 ft away from DA1 2QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Tree Estate near DA1 2QL 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 2QL
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

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 2QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 2QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202632, Laurel Close, Dartford, DA1 2QLTerracedFreehold£306,000
31 Jul 202526, Laurel Close, Dartford, DA1 2QLTerracedFreehold£343,000
29 Jun 202663, Blackmans Close, Dartford, DA1 2QJTerracedFreehold£253,500
27 Apr 2026115, Laburnum Avenue, Dartford, DA1 2QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£530,000
10 Jun 202629, Rowan Crescent, Dartford, DA1 2QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 2QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryDartford Science & Technology CollegeFoundation school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryDartford Grammar School for GirlsAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWestgate Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 2QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 2QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailyHeathclose Avenue, Dartford, DA1 2PGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miLuxmi Food & WineShepherds Lane, Dartford, DA1 2NYWalking directions to Luxmi Food & Wine
0.5 miCircle CP36 - 40 Heath Street, Dartford, DA1 2LDWalking directions to Circle CP
0.5 miDartford Food & WineMead Road, Dartford, DA1 2RHWalking directions to Dartford Food & Wine
0.5 miLidlInstone Road, Dartford, DA1 2AGWalking directions to Lidl

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 2QL, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 2QL

Is DA1 2QL (Tree Estate) safe?

The area around DA1 2QL 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 2QL?

The median sale price around DA1 2QL in Tree Estate is £380,000 (about £432 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA1 2QL?

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

What is the nearest station to DA1 2QL?

The closest station to DA1 2QL is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 1,429 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around DA1 2QL?

DA1 2QL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,265 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA1 2QL (Tree Estate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA1 2QL 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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