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DA2 7DA

Common Lane

Maypole & Leyton Cross

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Detailed insights for DA2 7DA

Overview

Postcode DA2 7DA is located in a major urban area, within the Maypole & Leyton Cross area of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Wilmington & Hawley area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wilmington & Hawley is £67,463 per year. The median sale price in Maypole & Leyton Cross is £500,000 (around £412 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £385,000 and £540,000. The nearest station is Crayford, about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Wilmington & Hawley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,045 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Wilmington & Hawley has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.9 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 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Wilmington & Hawley is £67,463 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from DA2 7DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Wilmington & Hawley near DA2 7DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Crayford located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
701.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.61(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.49(+1%)
Drugs
5.84(+112%)
Other theft
3.89(-31%)
Other crime
3.24(+71%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
81.19%
African
12
3.58%
Indian
10
2.99%
Other Black
7
2.09%
Other White
6
1.79%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
32.71%
No qualifications
49
18.42%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
44.44%
Owns outright
52
41.27%
Social rents from council
13
10.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Maypole & Leyton Cross

Median price: £500,000
Price per sq ft: £412
Sales (last 12 months): 25
Typical range (middle 50%): £385K – £540K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £412 per square foot) in Maypole & Leyton Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £945,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Maypole & Leyton Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£852,500£450
Terraced13£500,000£410
Semi-Detached1£477,000£599
Flats5£255,000£350

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Maypole & Leyton Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maypole & Leyton Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£685,000£140,500£394,000£395,000
2017£712,500£256,000£390,500£389,500
2018£562,500£230,000£452,500£391,250
2019£653,000£312,500£465,000£392,500
2020£592,500£190,000£410,000£449,000
2021£735,000£308,500£452,500£427,500
2022£925,000£240,000£485,000£430,000
2023£850,000£350,000£520,000£531,000
2024£787,500£267,500£440,000£425,000
2025£815,000£237,500£528,750£505,500
2026£880,000£443,250—£470,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maypole & Leyton Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maypole & Leyton Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£324£250£397£331
2017£370£390£432£361
2018£381£362£387£343
2019£396£311£403£361
2020£451£353£440£374
2021£439£368£459£375
2022£503£390£471£404
2023£469£390£507£401
2024£566£375£454£418
2025£467£343£499£412
2026£449£365—£424
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maypole & Leyton Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Maypole & Leyton Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA2 7DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA2 7DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 20252, Red Cottages, Dartford, DA2 7DGTerracedFreehold£411,000
15 May 20261, Farm Cottages, Dartford, DA2 7DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
29 Aug 202539, Common Lane, Dartford, DA2 7DEDetachedFreehold£380,000
20 Feb 202638, Common Lane, Dartford, DA2 7DFTerracedFreehold£400,000
28 Nov 202511, Broad Lane, Dartford, DA2 7AQTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the DA2 7DA postcode area, located within Wilmington & Hawley, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for DA2 7DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miSecondaryWilmington Grammar School for BoysAcademy converter
Good
0.1 miSecondaryLeigh Academy WilmingtonAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding
0.1 miPrimaryWilmington Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA2 7DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA2 7DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutter221 High Road, Dartford, DA2 7BUWalking 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 7DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stephen Ridley

Maypole & Leyton Cross - Elected 17 Jul 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jim Dickson

Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDartfordE07000107
Parliamentary ConstituencyDartfordE14001191
ParishWilmingtonE04012923
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wilmington & HawleyE02005038
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 011DE01024189
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA2 7DA

Is DA2 7DA (Wilmington & Hawley) safe?

The area around DA2 7DA records about 54 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, criminal damage and arson and drugs.

What is the average house price near DA2 7DA?

The median sale price around DA2 7DA in Maypole & Leyton Cross is £500,000 (about £412 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA2 7DA?

There are 8 schools close to DA2 7DA, including Wilmington Grammar School for Boys (Good), Leigh Academy Wilmington (Outstanding) and Wilmington Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around DA2 7DA?

DA2 7DA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,045 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA2 7DA (Wilmington & Hawley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA2 7DA is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen Ridley (Reform UK).