Is DA1 2HW a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

367 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of DA1 2HW. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
109
Anti-social behaviour
78
Shoplifting
56
Other theft
26
Criminal damage & arson
20
Vehicle crime
20
Drugs
16
Public order
15

House prices

£351,594

Average price in Dartford (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 3.8% year on year.

Terraced
£345,142
Semi-detached
£429,868
Detached
£708,191
Flat / maisonette
£211,697

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for DA1 2HW specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near DA1 2HW on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DA1 2HW on Check Food Hygiene

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