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DA1 5GF

Marsden Gardens

Bridge

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Overview

Postcode DA1 5GF is located in a rural town, within the Bridge ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Temple Hill & Marshes area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Temple Hill & Marshes is £65,533 per year. The nearest station is Dartford, about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Temple Hill & Marshes has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,486 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Temple Hill & Marshes has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Temple Hill & Marshes is £65,533 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from DA1 5GF.

Flood risk

No risk

Temple Hill & Marshes near DA1 5GF 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
16,057.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Criminal damage and arson
12.43(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.65(-13%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.47(-70%)
Other theft
2.96(-47%)
Vehicle crime
2.96(-20%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
120
36.47%
African
75
22.8%
Other White
33
10.03%
Other
29
8.81%
Indian
17
5.17%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
50.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.13%
Level 3 (A level)
24
11.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.68%
No qualifications
14
6.45%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
39.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
29.06%
Shared ownership
18
15.38%
Other social rented
11
9.4%
Owns outright
7
5.98%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Bridge

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£370
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £400K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £370 per square foot) in Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£400,000£493
Terraced25£380,000£458
Flats21£230,000£343

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£391,950£197,995£314,950£306,950
2017£398,995£226,000£333,973£319,998
2018£407,500£229,000£341,000£332,995
2019£437,000£220,000£326,250£313,000
2020£430,000£218,000£320,000£326,000
2021£435,000£225,000£340,000£340,000
2022£470,000£235,000£392,500£380,000
2023£515,000£226,000£390,000£409,000
2024£240,000£422,000£386,750
2025£234,500£397,500£385,000
2026£234,500£378,750£385,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£358£300£357£393
2017£310£323£366£376
2018£332£331£382£393
2019£392£323£415£389
2020£320£328£428£401
2021£351£348£421£418
2022£399£342£496£472
2023£469£341£447£465
2024£337£382£463
2025£344£481£465
2026£343£529£436
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 5GF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202511, Lady Jane Place, Dartford, DA1 5QYTerracedFreehold£424,000
09 May 20255, Lady Jane Place, Dartford, DA1 5QYTerracedFreehold£450,000
17 Apr 202513, Cloud Close, Dartford, DA1 5QUFlatsLeasehold£248,000
28 Nov 202531, Hyde Grove, Dartford, DA1 5GEFlatsLeasehold£230,000
15 Apr 202516, Hyde Grove, Dartford, DA1 5GETerracedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the DA1 5GF postcode area, located within Temple Hill & Marshes, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 5GF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDartford Bridge Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Leigh UTCUniversity technical college

Good

0.7 miPrimaryTemple Hill Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 5GF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalBell Terrace, Dartford, DA1 5FPWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miMorrisons DailyJoyce Green Lane, Dartford, DA1 5HAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miTesco ExpressHenderson Drive, Dartford, DA1 5LDWalking directions to Tesco Express

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

Local councillors

Clement Quaqumey

Bridge - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jim Dickson

Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDartfordE07000107
Parliamentary ConstituencyDartfordE14001191
WardBridgeE05012394
ParishDartford, unparished areaE43000286
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Temple Hill & MarshesE02005028
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 001FE01035271
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2008-07-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 5GF

Is DA1 5GF (Temple Hill & Marshes) safe?

The area around DA1 5GF 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DA1 5GF?

The median sale price around DA1 5GF in Temple Hill & Marshes is £350,000 (about £370 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA1 5GF?

There are 5 schools close to DA1 5GF, including Dartford Bridge Community Primary School (Good), The Leigh UTC (Good) and Temple Hill Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA1 5GF?

DA1 5GF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,486 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA1 5GF (Temple Hill & Marshes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA1 5GF is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Clement Quaqumey (Conservative and Unionist Party).