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DA1 5BJ

Lawson Gardens

Burnham

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Overview

Postcode DA1 5BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Burnham ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Dartford & West Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Dartford & West Hill is £66,505 per year. The nearest station is Dartford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Central Dartford & West Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,288 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Central Dartford & West Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Central Dartford & West Hill is £66,505 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from DA1 5BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Dartford & West Hill near DA1 5BJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA1 5BJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

8

Dartford

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Dartford

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
8,356.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
40.46(+407%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.6(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.64(+84%)
Other theft
8.19(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.71(+20%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
180
48.65%
African
54
14.59%
Other Asian
50
13.51%
Other
16
4.32%
Other White
15
4.05%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
28.62%
No qualifications
53
19.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
19.2%
Level 3 (A level)
43
15.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
50.42%
Owns outright
30
25.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
18.49%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.2%
Social rents from council
1
0.84%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Burnham

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Burnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,500 up to £758,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Burnham 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 Burnham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£636,500£5,264
Flats17£250,000£3,904
Semi-Detached6£407,500£5,985
Terraced22£360,000£5,304

10 year median price trend in Burnham

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 5BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 5BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Oct 20256, Lawson Gardens, Dartford, DA1 5BJTerracedFreehold£365,000
16 Jun 20255, Lawson Gardens, Dartford, DA1 5BJTerracedFreehold£426,000
31 Oct 202513, Papermill Lane, Dartford, DA1 5BFDetachedFreehold£515,000
10 Mar 202512, Papermill Lane, Dartford, DA1 5BFDetachedFreehold£570,000
26 Jan 202675, Burnham Road, Dartford, DA1 5AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the DA1 5BJ postcode area, located within Central Dartford & West Hill, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 5BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary School, DartfordVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady's Catholic Primary School, DartfordVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRiver Mill Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 5BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 5BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBurnham General StoresEleanor Close, Dartford, DA1 5BHWalking directions to Burnham General Stores
0.4 miM&S FoodhallHythe Street, Dartford, DA1 1DYWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.4 miGo LocalHythe Street, Dartford, DA1 5AEWalking directions to Go Local

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 5BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew John Davis

Burnham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jim Dickson

Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDartfordE07000107
Parliamentary ConstituencyDartfordE14001191
WardBurnhamE05012395
ParishDartford, unparished areaE43000286
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Dartford & West HillE02005030
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 003BE01024181
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

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Frequently asked questions about DA1 5BJ

Is DA1 5BJ (Central Dartford & West Hill) safe?

The area around DA1 5BJ 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DA1 5BJ?

The median sale price around DA1 5BJ in Central Dartford & West Hill is £330,000 (about £4,894 per square metre) based on 47 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA1 5BJ?

There are 11 schools close to DA1 5BJ, 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 from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA1 5BJ?

The closest station to DA1 5BJ is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 877 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around DA1 5BJ?

DA1 5BJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,288 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.