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DA1 5JD

Groveherst Road

Temple Hill

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Overview

Postcode DA1 5JD is located in a major urban area, within the Temple Hill ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Temple Hill & Marshes area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Temple Hill & Marshes is £65,533 per year. The nearest station is Dartford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Pit Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Temple Hill & Marshes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,281 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Temple Hill & Marshes has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18%

Approximately 18.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from DA1 5JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Temple Hill & Marshes near DA1 5JD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA1 5JD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

8

Dartford

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Dartford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA1 5JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPit ParkSmallWalking directions to Pit Park

Area Profile

Population
561
Population density
9,705.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.37(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.4(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.6(-38%)
Vehicle crime
5.07(+37%)
Drugs
5.07(+84%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
46.87%
African
117
20.93%
Other White
52
9.3%
Other Asian
35
6.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
2.5%
Total population: 559

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
162
38.85%
No qualifications
63
15.11%
Level 3 (A level)
63
15.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 417

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
101
41.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
69
28.16%
Other social rented
33
13.47%
Owns outright
21
8.57%
Social rents from council
11
4.49%
Total households: 245

Property prices in Temple Hill

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Temple Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,575 up to £452,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Temple Hill 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 Temple Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£420,000£3,415
Flats13£209,000£3,728
Semi-Detached10£381,500£4,481
Terraced35£360,000£4,638

10 year median price trend in Temple Hill

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 5JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Sept 202510, Groveherst Road, Dartford, DA1 5JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 2, Joyce Green House, Joyce Green Lane, Dartford, DA1 5PBFlatsLeasehold£125,000
19 Dec 202541, Salmon Road, Dartford, DA1 5JBFlatsLeasehold£207,000
26 Sept 20252, Southfield Court, Dartford, DA1 5PHTerracedFreehold£400,000
23 May 2025Flat 4, East House, Cornwall Road, Dartford, DA1 5PWFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 5JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Leigh UTCUniversity technical college

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDartford Bridge Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRiver Mill Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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

Local councillors

Alina Gaskin

Temple Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Darren Anthony Povey

Temple Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Kelly Grehan

Temple Hill - 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
WardTemple HillE05012408
ParishDartford, unparished areaE43000286
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Temple Hill & MarshesE02005028
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 001GE01035272
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

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Frequently asked questions about DA1 5JD

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

The area around DA1 5JD records about 73 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 5JD?

The median sale price around DA1 5JD in Temple Hill & Marshes is £345,000 (about £4,328 per square metre) based on 59 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA1 5JD?

There are 6 schools close to DA1 5JD, including The Leigh UTC (Good), Dartford Bridge Community Primary School (Good) and River Mill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA1 5JD?

The closest station to DA1 5JD is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 1,303 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around DA1 5JD?

DA1 5JD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,281 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.