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DA9 9HL

Knockhall Road

Greenhithe & Knockhall

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Detailed insights for DA9 9HL

Overview

Postcode DA9 9HL is located in a major urban area, within the Greenhithe & Knockhall ward of Dartford in the South East region, and forms part of the Swanscombe area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swanscombe is £57,027 per year. The nearest station is Swanscombe, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Swanscombe Heritage Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Swanscombe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,189 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Swanscombe has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.8%

Approximately 20.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Swanscombe is £57,027 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 23 ft away from DA9 9HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Swanscombe near DA9 9HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swanscombe located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA9 9HL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Swanscombe

N/A

Walking directions to Swanscombe
0.7 mi

Greenhithe for Bluewater

N/A

Walking directions to Greenhithe for Bluewater

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA9 9HL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSwanscombe Heritage ParkLargeWalking directions to Swanscombe Heritage Park
0.2 miIngress Abbey Heritage ParkLargeWalking directions to Ingress Abbey Heritage Park

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
1,655 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.92(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.04(-10%)
Vehicle crime
7.79(+110%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.49(+1%)
Other theft
5.19(-7%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
68.63%
African
31
7.31%
Other White
27
6.37%
Pakistani
14
3.3%
Other Asian
9
2.12%
Total population: 424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
29.81%
No qualifications
57
18.27%
Level 3 (A level)
56
17.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
15.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
70
44.03%
Owns outright
34
21.38%
Social rents from council
21
13.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
11.32%
Other social rented
12
7.55%
Total households: 159

Property prices in Greenhithe & Knockhall

Median price£351,250
Price per sq ft£390
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£252K – £402K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £351,250 (about £390 per square foot) in Greenhithe & Knockhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £660,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greenhithe & Knockhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£575,000£432
Semi-Detached24£395,000£409
Terraced44£368,500£433
Flats39£230,000£347

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greenhithe & Knockhall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenhithe & Knockhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£415,000£265,000£332,500£325,000
2017£395,000£240,000£330,000£325,500
2018£482,500£206,000£370,000£315,000
2019£570,000£209,000£337,500£312,000
2020£558,500£228,000£398,500£319,995
2021£580,000£231,000£413,995£346,498
2022£610,000£238,245£417,498£375,000
2023£531,995£254,000£442,000£375,000
2024£538,500£250,000£430,000£370,000
2025£564,995£237,500£400,000£372,250
2026£625,000£235,000£410,500£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenhithe & Knockhall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenhithe & Knockhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375£348£316£321
2017£396£366£345£332
2018£356£335£366£340
2019£404£345£357£330
2020£403£359£377£357
2021£372£372£377£364
2022£450£382£431£400
2023£423£370£419£416
2024£422£379£443£427
2025£425£350£414£406
2026£427£341£411£434
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenhithe & Knockhall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greenhithe & Knockhall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA9 9HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA9 9HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 2025Flat 16, Nelson House, London Road, Greenhithe, DA9 9EGFlatsLeasehold£128,000
17 Apr 2025Flat 37, Nelson House, London Road, Greenhithe, DA9 9EGFlatsLeasehold£145,000
07 Oct 2025Flat 18, Collingwood House, London Road, Greenhithe, DA9 9EEFlatsLeasehold£132,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 8, Collingwood House, London Road, Greenhithe, DA9 9EEFlatsLeasehold£147,000
24 Jun 202632, Ingress Gardens, Greenhithe, DA9 9HWSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the DA9 9HL postcode area, located within Swanscombe, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA9 9HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKnockhall Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryThe Craylands SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryManor Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA9 9HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA9 9HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGreenhithe MarketplaceJubilee Close, Dartford, DA9 9EZWalking directions to Greenhithe Marketplace
0.4 miPremier1 Park Terrace, Greenhithe, DA9 9ELWalking directions to Premier

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 DA9 9HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael David Brown

Greenhithe & Knockhall - Elected 21 Nov 2024

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jim Dickson

Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDartfordE07000107
Parliamentary ConstituencyDartfordE14001191
ParishSwanscombe and GreenhitheE04013212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SwanscombeE02005031
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dartford 004FE01035283
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA9 9HL

Is DA9 9HL (Swanscombe) safe?

The area around DA9 9HL records about 64 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DA9 9HL?

The median sale price around DA9 9HL in Swanscombe is £351,250 (about £390 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA9 9HL?

There are 5 schools close to DA9 9HL, including Knockhall Primary School (Requires improvement), The Craylands School (Good) and Manor Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA9 9HL?

The closest station to DA9 9HL is Swanscombe, about 978 m away.

How deprived is the area around DA9 9HL?

DA9 9HL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,189 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA9 9HL (Swanscombe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA9 9HL is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael David Brown (Reform UK).