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DA2 7JN

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Darenth

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Overview

Postcode DA2 7JN is located in a rural town, within the Darenth ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone is £58,886 per year. The nearest station is Farningham Road, about 1.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Waller Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
39%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,953 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39%

Approximately 39.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone is £58,886 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from DA2 7JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone near DA2 7JN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Farningham Road located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA2 7JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWaller ParkMediumWalking directions to Waller Park
0.1 miHill Rise GreenSmallWalking directions to Hill Rise Green

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
5,932.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
86.01(+978%)
Violence and sexual offences
53.24(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.89(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.65(+112%)
Vehicle crime
12.29(+231%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
79.5%
African
15
4.73%
Other Asian
14
4.42%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
13
4.1%
Other White
8
2.52%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
22.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
22.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.39%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.93%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
46
38.98%
Owns with a mortgage
41
34.75%
Owns outright
25
21.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.39%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA2 7JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA2 7JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202538, Ridgeway, Dartford, DA2 7JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
27 Jun 202569, Ridgeway, Dartford, DA2 7JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
05 Jun 202540, Ridgeway, Dartford, DA2 7JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
31 Mar 20259, Court Road, Dartford, DA2 7JJTerracedFreehold£416,000
27 Feb 20264, Hillside, Dartford, DA2 7JBTerracedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the DA2 7JN postcode area, located within Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA2 7JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGreenlands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA2 7JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA2 7JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodGreen Street, Dartford, DA2 7JQWalking 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 DA2 7JN, 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)Bean, Darenth & Sutton at HoneE02005039
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 012CE01024135
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA2 7JN

Is DA2 7JN (Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone) safe?

The area around DA2 7JN records about 102 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DA2 7JN?

The median sale price around DA2 7JN in Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone is £360,000 (about £438 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA2 7JN?

There is 1 school close to DA2 7JN, including Greenlands Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA2 7JN?

DA2 7JN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,953 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA2 7JN (Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA2 7JN 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).