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DA2 6HZ

Queens Gardens

Brent

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Overview

Postcode DA2 6HZ is located in a major urban area, within the Brent ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Brent & Fleet Estate area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brent & Fleet Estate is £62,374 per year. The nearest station is Dartford, about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hesketh Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Brent & Fleet Estate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,150 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Brent & Fleet Estate has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.1%

Approximately 19.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Brent & Fleet Estate is £62,374 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from DA2 6HZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Brent & Fleet Estate near DA2 6HZ 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

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA2 6HZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHesketh ParkMediumWalking directions to Hesketh Park

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
3,483.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.19(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.42(+46%)
Other theft
7.33(+31%)
Vehicle crime
5.76(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.23(-57%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
75.56%
African
17
6.3%
Indian
13
4.81%
Other White
9
3.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.96%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
48
21.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
21.17%
No qualifications
39
17.57%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.06%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
37.27%
Owns outright
35
31.82%
Social rents from council
21
19.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.82%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Brent

Median price£401,000
Price per sq ft£445
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £431K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £401,000 (about £445 per square foot) in Brent area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brent over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£975,000£390
Semi-Detached22£430,000£471
Terraced20£390,500£452
Flats9£168,000£334

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brent

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brent.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£579,995£153,000£357,500£320,000
2017£534,995£165,000£334,000£322,500
2018£549,995£140,250£335,000£310,000
2019£457,498£148,250£330,000£310,000
2020£660,000£147,500£355,000£320,000
2021£410,000£170,500£363,750£350,000
2022£650,000£125,000£425,000£370,000
2023£435,000£150,000£410,000£386,000
2024£575,000£155,000£417,500£382,500
2025£474,000£176,500£430,000£370,000
2026£155,000£425,000£396,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brent.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brent.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£398£386£366£342
2017£411£348£374£372
2018£419£327£362£338
2019£400£315£368£369
2020£391£284£357£382
2021£430£358£393£407
2022£482£310£462£436
2023£476£282£434£433
2024£425£283£429£397
2025£412£391£442£434
2026£267£458£479
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brent.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA2 6HZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA2 6HZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 20251, Queens Gardens, Dartford, DA2 6HZTerracedLeasehold£342,000
04 Aug 202515, Queens Gardens, Dartford, DA2 6HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
15 Dec 20252, Bedale Walk, Dartford, DA2 6HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
11 Jul 202520, Bedale Walk, Dartford, DA2 6HSTerracedFreehold£331,000
10 Jul 202658, Queens Gardens, Dartford, DA2 6HYFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the DA2 6HZ postcode area, located within Brent & Fleet Estate, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA2 6HZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Leigh AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFleetdown Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryThe Gateway Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA2 6HZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA2 6HZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutter30 - 34 Fleet Avenue, Dartford, DA2 6JBWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miLondisBrent Lane, Dartford, DA1 1RBWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miDartford SuperstoreBrent Lane, Dartford, DA1 1RBWalking directions to Dartford Superstore
0.4 miWatling Convenience StoreWatling Street, Dartford, DA2 6EBWalking directions to Watling Convenience Store

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 DA2 6HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Whapshott

Brent - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Rosanna Marina Currans

Brent - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jim Dickson

Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDartfordE07000107
Parliamentary ConstituencyDartfordE14001191
WardBrentE05012393
ParishDartford, unparished areaE43000286
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brent & Fleet EstateE02005035
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 008DE01024138
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA2 6HZ

Is DA2 6HZ (Brent & Fleet Estate) safe?

The area around DA2 6HZ records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 DA2 6HZ?

The median sale price around DA2 6HZ in Brent & Fleet Estate is £401,000 (about £445 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA2 6HZ?

There are 6 schools close to DA2 6HZ, including The Leigh Academy (Good), Fleetdown Primary Academy and The Gateway Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA2 6HZ?

DA2 6HZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,150 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA2 6HZ (Brent & Fleet Estate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA2 6HZ is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Peter Whapshott (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Rosanna Marina Currans (Conservative and Unionist Party).