Postcode DA4 9LQ 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 56.1 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 moderate 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 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 30 ft away from DA4 9LQ.
Darenth Valley near DA4 9LQ 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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 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 | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £862,500 | £5,149 |
| Flats | 32 | £222,500 | £3,852 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £460,000 | £4,659 |
| Terraced | 24 | £355,000 | £4,466 |
10 year median price trend in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA4 9LQ.
In the DA4 9LQ 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 9LQ
| 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.
Elected local representatives for DA4 9LQ, 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 9LQ 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around DA4 9LQ in Darenth Valley is £307,500 (about £4,093 per square metre) based on 74 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DA4 9LQ, including Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School (Good) and Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA4 9LQ is Farningham Road, about 659 m away.
DA4 9LQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,067 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.