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DA1 5WS

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Overview

Postcode DA1 5WS is located in a major urban area, within the Town ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Temple Hill & Marshes area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pit Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Temple Hill & Marshes has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,574 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Temple Hill & Marshes has an average crime rate, with approximately 53 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA1 5WS.

Flood risk

Very low

Temple Hill & Marshes near DA1 5WS has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dartford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA1 5WS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

8

Dartford

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Dartford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA1 5WS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPit ParkSmallWalking directions to Pit Park

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
8,916.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.89(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.56(+10%)
Vehicle crime
4.32(+16%)
Other theft
3.7(-34%)
Public order
3.7(-39%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
118
33.43%
British
60
17%
African
57
16.15%
Other White
34
9.63%
Other Asian
19
5.38%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
153
64.56%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.97%
No qualifications
18
7.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
2.95%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
81
68.64%
Shared ownership
16
13.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.02%
Other social rented
6
5.08%
Social rents from council
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Town

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£406
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£229K – £368K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £406 per square foot) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£582,500£415
Semi-Detached4£450,000£462
Terraced10£332,500£438
Flats39£262,000£397

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£359,995£353,995
2017£257,000£371,995£359,995
2018£265,000£396,995£380,995
2019£284,000£394,995£389,995
2020£277,000£400,000£299,000
2021£244,248£430,000£390,000
2022£281,995£425,000£370,000
2023£320,000£498,000£486,500
2024£308,000£535,000£440,000
2025£290,500£522,500£392,500
2026£255,000£408,750£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£311£281£306
2017£351£308£318
2018£361£310£318
2019£365£337£332
2020£385£349£372
2021£398£372£367
2022£416£369£416
2023£435£421£415
2024£421£375£404
2025£402£395£432
2026£396£475£426
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 5WS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 202637, Dale Street, Dartford, DA1 5TYTerracedFreehold£520,000
06 Oct 202548, Burroughs Drive, Dartford, DA1 5TXSemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000
09 Jan 202662, Shackleton Drive, Dartford, DA1 5UHTerracedFreehold£311,000
04 Dec 202511, Shackleton Drive, Dartford, DA1 5UHFlatsLeasehold£315,000
24 Oct 202515, Shackleton Drive, Dartford, DA1 5UHFlatsLeasehold£363,000

Schools

In the DA1 5WS postcode area, located within Temple Hill & Marshes, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 5WS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRiver Mill Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTemple Hill Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA1 5WS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 5WS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-opMill Pond Road, Dartford, DA1 5WJWalking directions to Co-op
0.3 miGo LocalHythe Street, Dartford, DA1 5AEWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miS3 Convenience StoreHilltop Gardens, Dartford, DA1 5HZWalking directions to S3 Convenience Store
0.3 miTempleton NewsHilltop Gardens, Dartford, DA1 5HZWalking directions to Templeton News
0.3 miCo-op FoodHilltop Gardens, Dartford, DA1 5HZWalking directions to Co-op Food

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

Local councillors

Chris Shippam

Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Richard John Wells

Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jim Dickson

Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDartfordE07000107
Parliamentary ConstituencyDartfordE14001191
WardTownE05012409
ParishDartford, unparished areaE43000286
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Temple Hill & MarshesE02005028
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 001KE01035276
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2017-04-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 5WS

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

The area around DA1 5WS records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 5WS?

The median sale price around DA1 5WS in Town is £320,000 (about £406 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA1 5WS?

There are 14 schools close to DA1 5WS, including River Mill Primary School (Good), Temple Hill Primary Academy (Good) and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA1 5WS?

The closest station to DA1 5WS is Dartford in TfL zone 8, about 435 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around DA1 5WS?

DA1 5WS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,574 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA1 5WS is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Shippam (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Richard John Wells (Conservative and Unionist Party).