Is DA1 5LD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

365 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of DA1 5LD. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
128
Anti-social behaviour
67
Shoplifting
54
Criminal damage & arson
30
Other theft
25
Drugs
16
Vehicle crime
16
Public order
12

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 5LD 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 5LD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DA1 5LD on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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