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DA2 6PU

Gore Road

Darenth

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Detailed insights for DA2 6PU

Overview

Postcode DA2 6PU is located in a major urban area, within the Darenth ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Brent & Fleet Estate area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 Stone Crossing, about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Darenth Country Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Brent & Fleet Estate has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Brent & Fleet Estate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from DA2 6PU.

Flood risk

No risk

Brent & Fleet Estate near DA2 6PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stone Crossing located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA2 6PU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDarenth Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Darenth Country Park
0.4 miWaller ParkMediumWalking directions to Waller Park

Area Profile

Population
442
Population density
674.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.76(+117%)
Anti-social behaviour
65.11(+429%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.68(+252%)
Other theft
13.9(+148%)
Public order
8.05(+33%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
62.58%
Indian
28
6.24%
African
27
6.01%
Pakistani
15
3.34%
Other White
15
3.34%
Total population: 449

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
37.36%
Level 3 (A level)
60
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
16.09%
No qualifications
44
12.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
10.63%
Total 16+ residents: 348

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
53.23%
Owns outright
44
35.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.68%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Darenth

Median price£360,000
Price per sq ft£438
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£324K – £375K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £438 per square foot) in Darenth area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darenth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£380,000£519
Semi-Detached19£362,000£440
Terraced11£350,000£435
Flats1£160,000£297

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darenth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darenth.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297,500£330,000
2017£281,500£270,000
2018£310,000£283,000
2019£332,500£300,000
2020£325,000£318,500
2021£305,000£306,000
2022£380,000£335,000
2023£385,000£360,000
2024£395,000£375,000
2025£356,000£350,000
2026£367,500£343,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darenth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darenth.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355£264
2017£345£313
2018£348£345
2019£388£368
2020£393£366
2021£388£364
2022£451£405
2023£402£418
2024£401£417
2025£432£391
2026£429£461
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darenth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA2 6PU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA2 6PU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jun 20269, Littledale, Green Street Green Road, Dartford, DA2 7HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
21 Jan 202614, Gore Cottages, Green Street Green Road, Dartford, DA2 7HRTerracedFreehold£255,000
12 Sept 20252, Gore Cottages, Green Street Green Road, Dartford, DA2 7HRTerracedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the DA2 6PU postcode area, located within Brent & Fleet Estate, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA2 6PU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryFleetdown Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.8 miSecondaryThe Leigh AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA2 6PU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA2 6PU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCostcutter30 - 34 Fleet Avenue, Dartford, DA2 6JBWalking directions to Costcutter

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

Local councillors

Paul Michael Denman

Darenth - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jim Dickson

Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDartfordE07000107
Parliamentary ConstituencyDartfordE14001191
WardDarenthE05012396
ParishDarenthE04012918
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brent & Fleet EstateE02005035
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 008AE01024133
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA2 6PU

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

The area around DA2 6PU records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6PU?

The median sale price around DA2 6PU in Brent & Fleet Estate is £360,000 (about £438 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA2 6PU?

There are 2 schools close to DA2 6PU, including Fleetdown Primary Academy and The Leigh Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA2 6PU?

DA2 6PU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,956 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA2 6PU is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Michael Denman (Conservative and Unionist Party).