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Dartford DA4 9 area guide

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Is Dartford DA4 9 a good place to live?

In Dartford (DA4 9), recorded crime is 38% below the national average, homes sell for around £321,685 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, 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 DA4 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dartford DA4 9 is rated high. Around 8.9% of properties (297 of 3,324) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 57 are at significant risk.

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: £66,601 (105 sales)1996: £65,407 (140 sales)1997: £70,900 (139 sales)1998: £80,270 (98 sales)1999: £103,586 (115 sales)2000: £113,082 (124 sales)2001: £135,559 (145 sales)2002: £150,033 (160 sales)2003: £171,716 (110 sales)2004: £187,588 (117 sales)2005: £187,692 (87 sales)2006: £207,590 (153 sales)2007: £244,479 (150 sales)2008: £231,322 (75 sales)2009: £182,550 (140 sales)2010: £183,643 (147 sales)2011: £203,212 (73 sales)2012: £237,603 (69 sales)2013: £220,763 (108 sales)2014: £230,373 (129 sales)2015: £239,414 (128 sales)2016: £276,466 (124 sales)2017: £362,159 (122 sales)2018: £309,501 (104 sales)2019: £304,608 (87 sales)2020: £297,570 (102 sales)2021: £333,653 (171 sales)2022: £377,280 (129 sales)2023: £368,067 (86 sales)2024: £321,685 (100 sales)2025: £374,146 (112 sales)2026: £311,545 (22 sales) 2026: £311,545 (22 sales) — part year so far £377,280 £65,407 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DA4 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (22 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 42 crimesJun 24: 28 crimesJul 24: 19 crimesAug 24: 41 crimesSep 24: 37 crimesOct 24: 24 crimesNov 24: 33 crimesDec 24: 39 crimesJan 25: 46 crimesFeb 25: 39 crimesMar 25: 30 crimesApr 25: 38 crimesMay 25: 28 crimesJun 25: 45 crimesJul 25: 34 crimesAug 25: 31 crimesSep 25: 26 crimesOct 25: 36 crimesNov 25: 29 crimesDec 25: 35 crimesJan 26: 31 crimesFeb 26: 35 crimesMar 26: 45 crimesApr 26: 23 crimes Apr 26: 23 crimes 46 19 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DA4 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 34/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
44
One-person households
28%
Households with children
30%
Households
4,333

Owned 74% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DA4 9.

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Dartford DA4 9: frequently asked questions

Is Dartford DA4 9 a good place to live?

In Dartford (DA4 9), recorded crime is 38% below the national average, homes sell for around £321,685 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, 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 DA4 9?

Recorded crime in Dartford DA4 9 runs at 166.7 per 1,000 properties, 38% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Dartford DA4 9 safe?

Crime in Dartford DA4 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Dartford DA4 9 runs at 166.7 per 1,000 properties, 38% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Dartford DA4 9?

Homes in Dartford DA4 9 sell for around £321,685 on average, based on 100 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Dartford DA4 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dartford DA4 9 is rated high. Around 8.9% of properties (297 of 3,324) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 57 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Dartford DA4 9?

There are 2 schools in Dartford DA4 9 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Dartford DA4 9 a deprived area?

Dartford DA4 9 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).