Postcode DA4 9BD is located in a rural town, within the Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth ward of Sevenoaks in the South East region, and forms part of the Darenth Valley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Darenth Valley is £64,294 per year. The nearest station is Farningham Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Darenth Valley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,067 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Darenth Valley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Darenth Valley is £64,294 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 273 ft away from DA4 9BD.
Darenth Valley near DA4 9BD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Farningham Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Farningham Road | N/A | Walking directions to Farningham Road |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,285,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £850,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £460,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
In the DA4 9BD postcode area, located within Darenth Valley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA4 9BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Esparto Way, South Darenth, DA4 9BD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Sevenoaks district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.