Postcode DA4 9HT is located in a rural town, within the Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth area of Sevenoaks in the South East region, and forms part of the Darenth Valley area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Darenth Valley is £64,294 per year. The median sale price in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth is £315,000 (around £386 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £230,000 and £448,750. The nearest station is Farningham Road, about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Darenth Valley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,510 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Darenth Valley has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from DA4 9HT.
Darenth Valley near DA4 9HT 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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £386 per square foot) in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £850,000 | £480 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £460,000 | £455 |
| Terraced | 19 | £355,000 | £423 |
| Flats | 27 | £230,000 | £352 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £500,750 | £225,000 | £361,000 | £265,000 |
| 2017 | £640,000 | £215,000 | £370,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £662,500 | £195,000 | £339,500 | £297,500 |
| 2019 | £585,000 | £205,000 | £382,500 | £307,000 |
| 2020 | £638,500 | £202,250 | £332,500 | £312,500 |
| 2021 | £650,000 | £208,500 | £382,500 | £310,000 |
| 2022 | £782,000 | £225,000 | £423,500 | £335,000 |
| 2023 | £595,000 | £228,500 | £430,000 | £326,250 |
| 2024 | £563,500 | £215,000 | £440,000 | £322,500 |
| 2025 | £850,000 | £229,500 | £460,000 | £355,000 |
| 2026 | £550,000 | £225,000 | £392,500 | £320,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £441 | £316 | £381 | £398 |
| 2017 | £390 | £334 | £340 | £367 |
| 2018 | £413 | £333 | £340 | £358 |
| 2019 | £395 | £312 | £382 | £374 |
| 2020 | £396 | £336 | £356 | £374 |
| 2021 | £459 | £336 | £397 | £397 |
| 2022 | £445 | £357 | £430 | £422 |
| 2023 | £494 | £366 | £396 | £373 |
| 2024 | £511 | £354 | £398 | £420 |
| 2025 | £496 | £364 | £423 | £429 |
| 2026 | £513 | £350 | £529 | £418 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA4 9HT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | 60, Devon Road, Dartford, DA4 9AB | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 249, Esparto Way, Dartford, DA4 9LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 279, Esparto Way, Dartford, DA4 9LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 185, Esparto Way, Dartford, DA4 9LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 185, Esparto Way, Dartford, DA4 9LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the DA4 9HT postcode area, located within Darenth Valley, there are 2 primary and 0 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2013. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA4 9HT
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA4 9HT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan James White
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth - Elected 4 May 2023
Laurence Ball
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth - Elected 4 May 2023
Laura Trott
Sevenoaks - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA4 9HT records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around DA4 9HT in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth is £315,000 (about £386 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DA4 9HT, including Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School (Good) and Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DA4 9HT is Farningham Road, about 628 m away.
DA4 9HT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,510 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sevenoaks covering DA4 9HT is Laura Trott (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan James White (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Laurence Ball (Conservative and Unionist Party).