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DA1 2RJ

Myrtle Road

Princes

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Overview

Postcode DA1 2RJ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% 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 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brooklands Lakes.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
50.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Tree Estate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Tree Estate has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.9%

Approximately 50.9% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from DA1 2RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Tree Estate near DA1 2RJ 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 2RJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

8

Dartford

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Dartford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA1 2RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBrooklands LakesLargeWalking directions to Brooklands Lakes
0.3 miOakfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Oakfield Park

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
7,196.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.42(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.01(+86%)
Other theft
11.21(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.01(-35%)
Public order
7.21(+19%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
160
69.26%
Other Asian
18
7.79%
Indian
15
6.49%
Other White
9
3.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
3.03%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
38.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.5%
Level 3 (A level)
21
10.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
48.18%
Owns outright
29
26.36%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.64%
Other social rented
3
2.73%
Total households: 110

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 2RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 2RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 20251, Myrtle Road, Dartford, DA1 2RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
21 May 202533, Myrtle Road, Dartford, DA1 2RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£520,000
19 May 20262, Greenacre, Oakfield Lane, Dartford, DA1 2SPFlatsLeasehold£232,000
24 Jul 2026285, Lowfield Street, Dartford, DA1 1LBTerracedFreehold£430,000
28 Nov 202513, Cedar Road, Dartford, DA1 2SFTerracedFreehold£425,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 2RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOakfield Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryDartford Science & Technology CollegeFoundation school

Good

0.5 mi16 plusNorth Kent CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 2RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 2RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter293 Lowfield Street, Dartford, DA1 1LBWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miDartford Food & WineMead Road, Dartford, DA1 2RHWalking directions to Dartford Food & Wine
0.4 miCircle CP36 - 40 Heath Street, Dartford, DA1 2LDWalking directions to Circle CP
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 2RJ, 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 009DE01024168
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 2RJ

Is DA1 2RJ (Tree Estate) safe?

The area around DA1 2RJ records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2RJ?

The median sale price around DA1 2RJ 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 2RJ?

There are 13 schools close to DA1 2RJ, including Oakfield Primary Academy (Good), Dartford Science & Technology College (Good) and North Kent College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA1 2RJ?

The closest station to DA1 2RJ is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 1,413 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around DA1 2RJ?

DA1 2RJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,249 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA1 2RJ 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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