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Dartford DA6 7 area guide

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Is Dartford DA6 7 a good place to live?

In Dartford (DA6 7), recorded crime is 280% above the national average, homes sell for around £383,333 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, 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 DA6 7

Dartford DA6 7 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,883 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: £77,052 (56 sales)1996: £79,905 (61 sales)1997: £81,575 (96 sales)1998: £86,656 (50 sales)1999: £102,454 (103 sales)2000: £124,812 (68 sales)2001: £142,962 (81 sales)2002: £166,506 (77 sales)2003: £190,174 (83 sales)2004: £203,919 (86 sales)2005: £198,507 (66 sales)2006: £227,210 (76 sales)2007: £224,291 (94 sales)2008: £249,349 (43 sales)2009: £196,846 (54 sales)2010: £231,321 (46 sales)2011: £237,165 (39 sales)2012: £252,905 (53 sales)2013: £262,558 (63 sales)2014: £256,307 (52 sales)2015: £299,767 (73 sales)2016: £641,115 (63 sales)2017: £419,581 (164 sales)2018: £367,684 (97 sales)2019: £349,419 (75 sales)2020: £414,184 (66 sales)2021: £377,552 (282 sales)2022: £645,602 (160 sales)2023: £377,340 (156 sales)2024: £383,333 (115 sales)2025: £486,516 (99 sales)2026: £325,600 (15 sales) 2026: £325,600 (15 sales) — part year so far £645,602 £77,052 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DA6 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (15 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Aug 24: 82 crimesSep 24: 125 crimesOct 24: 137 crimesNov 24: 95 crimesDec 24: 106 crimesJan 25: 99 crimesFeb 25: 132 crimesMar 25: 134 crimesApr 25: 120 crimesMay 25: 101 crimesJun 25: 108 crimesJul 25: 141 crimesAug 25: 134 crimesSep 25: 125 crimesOct 25: 126 crimesNov 25: 125 crimesDec 25: 160 crimesJan 26: 103 crimesFeb 26: 112 crimesMar 26: 122 crimesApr 26: 128 crimes Apr 26: 128 crimes 160 82 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DA6 7 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 120/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
41
One-person households
27%
Households with children
34%
Households
4,739

Owned 72% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DA6 7.

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Dartford DA6 7: frequently asked questions

Is Dartford DA6 7 a good place to live?

In Dartford (DA6 7), recorded crime is 280% above the national average, homes sell for around £383,333 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Dartford DA6 7?

Recorded crime in Dartford DA6 7 runs at 1015.9 per 1,000 properties, 280% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Dartford DA6 7 safe?

Crime in Dartford DA6 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Dartford DA6 7 runs at 1015.9 per 1,000 properties, 280% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Dartford DA6 7?

Homes in Dartford DA6 7 sell for around £383,333 on average, based on 115 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Dartford DA6 7 at risk of flooding?

Dartford DA6 7 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,883 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Dartford DA6 7?

There are 5 schools in Dartford DA6 7 (1 primary, 4 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Dartford DA6 7 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Dartford DA6 7, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Dartford DA6 7 a deprived area?

Dartford DA6 7 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).