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DA1 2TN

Heath Lane

Heath

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Detailed insights for DA1 2TN

Overview

Postcode DA1 2TN is located in a major urban area, within the Heath ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Heath area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heath is £79,265 per year. The nearest station is Crayford, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Heath has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,278 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Heath is £79,265 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from DA1 2TN.

Flood risk

No risk

Heath near DA1 2TN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Crayford located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
873 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.31(-49%)
Shoplifting
12.08(+51%)
Vehicle crime
3.63(-2%)
Other theft
3.02(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.42(-80%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
65.6%
Bangladeshi
20
7.09%
African
17
6.03%
Other Black
13
4.61%
Indian
10
3.55%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
31.44%
No qualifications
52
22.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.72%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
51.96%
Owns with a mortgage
36
35.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
11.76%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.98%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Heath

Median price£481,000
Price per sq ft£470
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£435K – £535K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £481,000 (about £470 per square foot) in Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £302,000 up to £705,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£503,000£531
Semi-Detached36£495,000£463
Terraced11£427,000£470
Flats1£307,500£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£446,500£371,000£325,000
2017£418,000£235,000£380,000£315,000
2018£485,000£275,000£375,000£325,000
2019£520,000£241,000£390,000£368,000
2020£494,750£211,250£425,000£325,000
2021£477,500£230,000£437,500£345,000
2022£550,000£252,500£475,000£365,000
2023£545,000£277,500£500,000£410,000
2024£580,000£249,999£495,000£397,500
2025£620,000£306,250£492,500£432,500
2026£495,000£490,000£422,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£373£355£403
2017£476£378£372£395
2018£353£409£384£358
2019£444£432£379£406
2020£437£359£393£391
2021£487£385£422£405
2022£538£367£459£457
2023£511£452£462£458
2024£499£394£443£467
2025£491£457£454£460
2026£569£488£498
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 2TN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 2TN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202627, Vale Road, Dartford, DA1 2TUTerracedFreehold£355,000
29 May 202641, Vale Road, Dartford, DA1 2TUSemi-DetachedFreehold£415,000
30 Jan 202631, Vale Road, Dartford, DA1 2TUTerracedFreehold£380,500
14 Nov 202517, Vale Road, Dartford, DA1 2TUSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
26 Aug 202545, Vale Road, Dartford, DA1 2TUTerracedFreehold£435,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 2TN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryWilmington Grammar School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.5 mi16 plusNorth Kent CollegeFurther education

Good

0.5 miSecondaryDartford Grammar School for GirlsAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 2TN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 2TN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyHeathclose Avenue, Dartford, DA1 2PGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miLuxmi Food & WineShepherds Lane, Dartford, DA1 2NYWalking directions to Luxmi Food & Wine
0.5 miPremier MarceansChastilian Road, Dartford, DA1 3JPWalking directions to Premier Marceans

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

Local councillors

Andy Lloyd

Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Patsy Thurlow

Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jim Dickson

Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDartfordE07000107
Parliamentary ConstituencyDartfordE14001191
WardHeathE05012399
ParishDartford, unparished areaE43000286
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HeathE02005034
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 007BE01024145
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 2TN

Is DA1 2TN (Heath) safe?

The area around DA1 2TN records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DA1 2TN?

The median sale price around DA1 2TN in Heath is £481,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA1 2TN?

There are 13 schools close to DA1 2TN, including Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (Good), North Kent College (Good) and Dartford Grammar School for Girls (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA1 2TN?

DA1 2TN scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,278 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA1 2TN (Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA1 2TN is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Lloyd (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Patsy Thurlow (Conservative and Unionist Party).