Living in DA9, Dartford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DA9 in Dartford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Dartford: £351,594, up 3.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around DA9
198 recorded home sales on the streets around central DA9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £295,000 and a range from £65,000 to £1,800,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 SANDPIPER CLOSE, DA9 9RY | flat-maisonette | £175,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 5 SHEARWATER COURT WATERSTONE WAY, DA9 9UB | flat-maisonette | £252,650 | 2026-06-09 |
| 8 MARITIME CLOSE, DA9 9QW | semi-detached | £362,050 | 2026-05-22 |
| 12 HAVELOCK DRIVE, DA9 9XU | flat-maisonette | £115,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 21 RIVERVIEW ROAD, DA9 9NJ | semi-detached | £400,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| BASEMENT FLAT 3 COBHAM TERRACE, DA9 9HZ | flat-maisonette | £175,000 | 2026-05-15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
23 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Stone Lodge School | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| The Brent Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet | Secondary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Bean Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
17 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.7% |
| Skilled trades | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
256 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DA9 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Dartford's figures.
Common questions about DA9
What is the average house price in DA9?
The average sold price in Dartford is £351,594 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DA9?
Prices in Dartford are up 3.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DA9?
The median of 198 recorded sales around central DA9 in the last 2 years is £295,000, ranging from £65,000 to £1,800,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DA9?
23 schools sit within 3 miles of central DA9, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DA9?
256 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DA9 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting (Police.uk).
Is DA9 at risk of flooding?
Central DA9 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DA9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £295,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 256 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DA9 safe?
256 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DA9 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was shoplifting. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DA9 or DA10, DA9 or RM20, DA9 or DA2.
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