Postcode insights

DA4 9ND

Victoria Drive

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

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Detailed insights for DA4 9ND

Overview

Postcode DA4 9ND is located in a rural hamlet, 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 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 nearest station is Farningham Road, about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Darenth Valley has an average 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.

Crime level

6/10

Darenth Valley has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Darenth Valley is £64,294 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from DA4 9ND.

Flood risk

No risk

Darenth Valley near DA4 9ND 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA4 9ND
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Farningham Road

N/A

Walking directions to Farningham Road

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
47.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.69(-25%)
Shoplifting
15.45(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.39(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.24(+28%)
Vehicle crime
6.18(+67%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
90.04%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
11
4.06%
Other White
7
2.58%
Caribbean
2
0.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.74%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
93
37.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
21.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.53%
Level 3 (A level)
24
9.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.31%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
129
75.44%
Owns with a mortgage
16
9.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
8.77%
Other social rented
4
2.34%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.34%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£380
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £455K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £380 per square foot) in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,285,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£850,000£477
Semi-Detached8£460,000£433
Terraced20£362,500£418
Flats30£225,000£358

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£227,000£460,000£355,000
2026£875,000£215,000£370,000£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£477£344£570£412
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA4 9ND.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA4 9ND
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Oct 2025Flat 2, Hudson House, Victoria Drive, Dartford, DA4 9NBFlatsLeasehold£160,000
29 Jul 2025Farm Cottage, Prince Charles Avenue, Dartford, DA4 9LXDetachedFreehold£450,000
04 Mar 202512, Prince Charles Avenue, Dartford, DA4 9LXFlatsLeasehold£165,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 10, Theaker House, Gorringe Avenue, Dartford, DA4 9LPFlatsLeasehold£195,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 1, Theaker House, Gorringe Avenue, Dartford, DA4 9LPFlatsLeasehold£117,500

Schools

In the DA4 9ND postcode area, located within Darenth Valley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA4 9ND
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryHorton Kirby Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA4 9ND

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA4 9ND
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodEsparto Way, South Darenth, DA4 9BDWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sevenoaks district (2025-26).

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,419
Band E£2,957
Band F£3,495
Band G£4,032
Band H£4,839

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 DA4 9ND, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan James White

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Laurence Ball

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Laura Trott

Sevenoaks - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSevenoaksE07000111
Parliamentary ConstituencySevenoaksE14001465
ParishHorton Kirby and South DarenthE04004996
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Darenth ValleyE02005091
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sevenoaks 005DE01024434
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA4 9ND

Is DA4 9ND (Darenth Valley) safe?

The area around DA4 9ND 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.

What is the average house price near DA4 9ND?

The median sale price around DA4 9ND in Darenth Valley is £315,000 (about £380 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA4 9ND?

There is 1 school close to DA4 9ND, including Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA4 9ND?

The closest station to DA4 9ND is Farningham Road, about 1,361 m away.

How deprived is the area around DA4 9ND?

DA4 9ND 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).

Who represents DA4 9ND (Darenth Valley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sevenoaks covering DA4 9ND 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.