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DA1

DARTFORD

Greater London, London, England

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DA1 encompasses DARTFORD and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £407,871
1yr change ▲ 5.8%
Crime 4% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£407,871

▲ 5.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

42% above national avg

Crime Rate

84.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

4% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

312 Mbps

Property Prices in DA1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DA1 is £407,871, which is 69% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in DA1 cost 42.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DA1 have risen 5.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £587,960 111
Semi-detached £431,630 568
Terraced £363,505 993
Flat £243,277 768
All types £407,871 2542

5-Year Price History

£366K £393K £421K £448K £475K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DA1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

DA1 has a crime rate of 84.7 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
28.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
14.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
16.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DA1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DA1 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford Primary Not inspected mi
Dartford Science & Technology College Secondary Not inspected mi
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

256,434

Population

62

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
36.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DA1 are 312.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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312.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DA1 is collected by Bexley. The Band D rate is £2,038/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

DA

DA1 — DARTFORD

Area Summary

DA1 (DARTFORD) offers above-average property prices (£407,871, 42% above national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (312 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about DA1 DARTFORD

What is the average house price in DA1 DARTFORD?
The average house price in DA1 (DARTFORD) is £407,871, based on 2542 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 42% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.8% over the past year.
Is DA1 DARTFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in DA1 is close to the national average at 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (28.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DA1 DARTFORD?
The population of DA1 (DARTFORD) is approximately 256,434 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DA1?
The average broadband download speed in DA1 is 312 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DA1 DARTFORD?
There are 22 schools in or near DA1. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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