Postcode DA9 9RF is located in a major urban area, within the Greenhithe & Knockhall area 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 median sale price in Greenhithe & Knockhall is £333,500 (around £387 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £245,000 and £393,250. The nearest station is Greenhithe for Bluewater, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Swanscombe Heritage Park.
Swanscombe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,189 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Swanscombe has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.0% 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.
The average income per household in Swanscombe is £57,027 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 282 ft away from DA9 9RF.
Swanscombe near DA9 9RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Greenhithe for Bluewater located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Greenhithe for Bluewater | N/A | Walking directions to Greenhithe for Bluewater |
| 0.9 mi | Swanscombe | N/A | Walking directions to Swanscombe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Swanscombe Heritage Park | Large | Walking directions to Swanscombe Heritage Park |
| 0.2 mi | Ingress Abbey Heritage Park | Large | Walking directions to Ingress Abbey Heritage Park |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £333,500 (about £387 per square foot) in Greenhithe & Knockhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £569,998 | £445 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £380,000 | £389 |
| Terraced | 43 | £365,000 | £447 |
| Flats | 44 | £228,500 | £348 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £240,000 | £400,000 | £372,250 |
| 2026 | £555,000 | £222,500 | £410,500 | £355,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £353 | £414 | £406 |
| 2026 | £445 | £337 | £411 | £468 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA9 9RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2026 | 9, Eynsford Road, Greenhithe, DA9 9HB | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 1, Eynsford Road, Greenhithe, DA9 9HB | Terraced | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 4, Eynsford Road, Greenhithe, DA9 9HB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £267,600 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 27, Eynsford Road, Greenhithe, DA9 9HB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 81, Knockhall Chase, Greenhithe, DA9 9EW | Terraced | Freehold | £355,000 |
In the DA9 9RF postcode area, located within Swanscombe, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Knockhall Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
Knockhall Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Mar 2026
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | The Craylands School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2016. | |
The Craylands School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Feb 2016
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| 0.7 mi | All-through | Alkerden Church of England Academy | Free schools | Unrated. | |
Alkerden Church of England Academy ratingInspection information
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA9 9RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Greenhithe Marketplace | Jubilee Close, Dartford, DA9 9EZ | Walking directions to Greenhithe Marketplace |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 1 Park Terrace, Greenhithe, DA9 9EL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Havelock Drive, Dartford, DA9 9XS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Dartford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA9 9RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael David Brown
Greenhithe & Knockhall - Elected 21 Nov 2024
Jim Dickson
Dartford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA9 9RF 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around DA9 9RF in Greenhithe & Knockhall is £333,500 (about £387 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to DA9 9RF, including Knockhall Primary School (Good), The Craylands School (Good) and Alkerden Church of England Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DA9 9RF is Greenhithe for Bluewater, about 618 m away.
DA9 9RF 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).
The Member of Parliament for Dartford covering DA9 9RF is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael David Brown (Reform UK).