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Dartford DA17 5 area guide

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Is Dartford DA17 5 a good place to live?

In Dartford (DA17 5), recorded crime is 13% above the national average, homes sell for around £361,925 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Dartford DA17 5

Dartford DA17 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,860 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £48,120 (238 sales)1996: £52,046 (199 sales)1997: £56,724 (256 sales)1998: £61,645 (238 sales)1999: £66,175 (314 sales)2000: £81,999 (315 sales)2001: £94,301 (311 sales)2002: £115,671 (317 sales)2003: £138,707 (289 sales)2004: £149,412 (273 sales)2005: £156,561 (236 sales)2006: £168,382 (267 sales)2007: £175,570 (308 sales)2008: £178,446 (135 sales)2009: £170,268 (91 sales)2010: £174,916 (119 sales)2011: £170,834 (127 sales)2012: £175,135 (114 sales)2013: £182,866 (141 sales)2014: £208,289 (194 sales)2015: £238,092 (174 sales)2016: £275,191 (160 sales)2017: £294,404 (187 sales)2018: £296,391 (139 sales)2019: £308,801 (148 sales)2020: £317,890 (124 sales)2021: £314,932 (215 sales)2022: £337,950 (158 sales)2023: £352,639 (146 sales)2024: £361,925 (136 sales)2025: £344,065 (163 sales)2026: £381,958 (24 sales) 2026: £381,958 (24 sales) — part year so far £381,958 £48,120 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DA17 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (24 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Aug 24: 55 crimesSep 24: 54 crimesOct 24: 56 crimesNov 24: 63 crimesDec 24: 48 crimesJan 25: 55 crimesFeb 25: 59 crimesMar 25: 63 crimesApr 25: 48 crimesMay 25: 59 crimesJun 25: 64 crimesJul 25: 79 crimesAug 25: 51 crimesSep 25: 56 crimesOct 25: 82 crimesNov 25: 74 crimesDec 25: 49 crimesJan 26: 51 crimesFeb 26: 48 crimesMar 26: 75 crimesApr 26: 63 crimes Apr 26: 63 crimes 82 48 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DA17 5 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 60/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
38
One-person households
27%
Households with children
35%
Households
5,499

Owned 61% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 22%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DA17 5.

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Dartford DA17 5: frequently asked questions

Is Dartford DA17 5 a good place to live?

In Dartford (DA17 5), recorded crime is 13% above the national average, homes sell for around £361,925 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Dartford DA17 5?

Recorded crime in Dartford DA17 5 runs at 302.9 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Dartford DA17 5 safe?

Crime in Dartford DA17 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Dartford DA17 5 runs at 302.9 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Dartford DA17 5?

Homes in Dartford DA17 5 sell for around £361,925 on average, based on 136 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Dartford DA17 5 at risk of flooding?

Dartford DA17 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,860 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Dartford DA17 5?

There are 4 schools in Dartford DA17 5 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Dartford DA17 5 a deprived area?

Dartford DA17 5 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).