Postcode DA9 9RH 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 Greenhithe for Bluewater, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ingress Abbey Heritage Park.
Swanscombe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,000 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Swanscombe has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from DA9 9RH.
Swanscombe near DA9 9RH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Greenhithe for Bluewater | N/A | Walking directions to Greenhithe for Bluewater |
| 0.8 mi | Stone Crossing | N/A | Walking directions to Stone Crossing |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ingress Abbey Heritage Park | Large | Walking directions to Ingress Abbey Heritage Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £343,500 (about £389 per square foot) in Greenhithe & Knockhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £569,998 | £437 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £380,000 | £421 |
| Terraced | 39 | £365,000 | £417 |
| Flats | 34 | £226,000 | £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 | £235,000 | £402,500 | £372,250 |
| 2026 | — | £210,000 | £410,000 | £352,500 |
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 | £350 | £421 | £406 |
| 2026 | — | £326 | £438 | £433 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA9 9RH.
In the DA9 9RH postcode area, located within Swanscombe, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA9 9RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 1 Park Terrace, Greenhithe, DA9 9EL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Havelock Drive, Dartford, DA9 9XS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Greenhithe Marketplace | Jubilee Close, Dartford, DA9 9EZ | Walking directions to Greenhithe Marketplace |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Crossways Boulevard, Greenhithe, DA9 9BT | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Dartford 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 DA9 9RH, 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 9RH 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.
The median sale price around DA9 9RH in Swanscombe is £343,500 (about £389 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to DA9 9RH, including Knockhall Primary School (Requires improvement), The Craylands School (Good) and Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA9 9RH is Greenhithe for Bluewater, about 291 m away.
DA9 9RH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,000 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 9RH is Jim Dickson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael David Brown (Reform UK).
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.