Postcode DA1 5BF is located in a major urban area, within the Burnham area of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Dartford & West Hill area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 Burnham is £312,000 (around £440 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £256,500 and £373,500. The nearest station is Dartford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Central Dartford & West Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,997 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Central Dartford & West Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 158 ft away from DA1 5BF.
Central Dartford & West Hill near DA1 5BF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 8 | Dartford | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Dartford |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £312,000 (about £440 per square foot) in Burnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £758,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £636,500 | £489 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £420,000 | £545 |
| Terraced | 15 | £358,000 | £494 |
| Flats | 17 | £250,000 | £380 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220,000 | £300,000 | £271,750 |
| 2017 | £220,000 | £357,500 | £292,500 |
| 2018 | £202,500 | £340,000 | £295,000 |
| 2019 | £252,500 | £315,000 | £302,500 |
| 2020 | £200,000 | £330,000 | £324,750 |
| 2021 | £230,000 | £320,000 | £335,000 |
| 2022 | £243,000 | £440,000 | £365,000 |
| 2023 | £202,000 | £390,000 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | £227,500 | £375,000 | £368,500 |
| 2025 | £271,500 | £380,000 | £371,000 |
| 2026 | £250,000 | £420,000 | £326,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £309 | £387 | £373 |
| 2017 | £350 | £371 | £403 |
| 2018 | £336 | £372 | £393 |
| 2019 | £341 | £395 | £400 |
| 2020 | £342 | £383 | £398 |
| 2021 | £363 | £430 | £428 |
| 2022 | £369 | £465 | £414 |
| 2023 | £382 | £503 | £487 |
| 2024 | £371 | £524 | £482 |
| 2025 | £371 | £545 | £481 |
| 2026 | £381 | £556 | £493 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 5BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 13, Papermill Lane, Dartford, DA1 5BF | Detached | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 6, Lawson Gardens, Dartford, DA1 5BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 5, Lawson Gardens, Dartford, DA1 5BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £426,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 75, Burnham Road, Dartford, DA1 5AY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 81, Burnham Road, Dartford, DA1 5AY | Terraced | Freehold | £377,000 |
In the DA1 5BF postcode area, located within Central Dartford & West Hill, there are 9 primary and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Sept 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | River Mill Primary School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA1 5BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Burnham General Stores | Eleanor Close, Dartford, DA1 5BH | Walking directions to Burnham General Stores |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Foodhall | Hythe Street, Dartford, DA1 1DY | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | Hythe Street, Dartford, DA1 5AE | Walking directions to Go Local |
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 5BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew John Davis
Burnham - Elected 4 May 2023
Jim Dickson
Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA1 5BF records about 69 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DA1 5BF in Burnham is £312,000 (about £440 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DA1 5BF, including Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford (Good), Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford (Good) and River Mill Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DA1 5BF is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 918 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
DA1 5BF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,997 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 5BF is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew John Davis (Conservative and Unionist Party).