Area guide · Kent

Darenth Valley, Kent

has 414 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 72 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £178,516 across 7,055 recent sales. Prices here are up 0.4% year-on-year.

414Homes
£178,516+0.4%Median price
72Avg EPC score
39Median age
1,058Population

Last updated 21 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

  • Population

    1,058

  • Households

    354

  • Median age

    39.1

Age bands

65+ 12%0-15 20%16-24 13%25-44 23%45-64 32%

Ethnicity

Asian 13%Black 7%Mixed 3%Other 3%White 74%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Semi 4%Detached 62%Terraced 34%

Build age

1900 1944 2%1945 1999 94%2000 Plus 4%

Energy efficiency · avg score 72

A
2%
B
4%
C
72%
D
19%
E
2%
F
0%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 86%Social 3%Private Rent 11%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £178,516▲

  • Avg price

    £235,825

  • Sales

    7,055

  • Rent YoY

    6.0%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 7)

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Domains

  • Crime4
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  • Health6
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  • Education7
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  • Employment8
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  • Environment6
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    238▼

By crime type

Other Crime 6%Other Theft 9%Shoplifting 6%Anti-Social Behaviour 44%Criminal Damage And Arson 9%Violence And Sexual Offences 25%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    93.4%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    93.4%

  • Superfast broadband

    93.4%

  • 5G coverage

    86.4%

  • Bus stops

    2

  • Buses / day

    1,218

  • EV chargers

    223

Nearest rail station: Stone Crossing Rail Station (2.14 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    86.5 m

  • Air NO₂

    16.2887 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    8.0899 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    65.0-69.9

Designations

  • Sssi
  • Green Belt

Nearest bathing water: Leigh Bell Wharf — rated Good (29.94 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

Radon class 2 · Shrink-swell risk: Low

Heritage

Heritage

Designations

  • Scheduled Monument
  • Article 4

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    0

  • Childcare providers

    0

Nearest hospital: Princess Royal University Hospital (15.67 km)

Streets

Streets in Darenth Valley

About

About property data in Darenth Valley

The population here is approximately 1,058, with a median age of 39. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is owned. There were 238 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 15% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 7. This area covers 12 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Darenth Valley?

The average house price in Darenth Valley is £178,516, based on 7,055 recent sales. Prices are up 0.4% year-on-year.

Is Darenth Valley a good place to live?

Darenth Valley is in the 7th IMD decile, meaning it is a less deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is Darenth Valley in a flood zone?

Darenth Valley is not in a designated flood zone.

How's crime in Darenth Valley?

There were 238 recorded crimes in Darenth Valley in the last 12 months, down 15% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Darenth Valley?

The average EPC score in Darenth Valley is 72, with the most common rating band being C.

Nearby

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).