A2260 Dartford
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (DA10,DA11), about 870 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 10506243.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Dartford costs £2,375 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ebbsfleet International, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 4 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Springhead Health, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 690 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Dartford in 2026-27: Band D £2,375 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,583 | £1,847 | £2,111 | £2,375 | £2,903 | £3,431 | £3,959 | £4,750 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (41% of about 2,080 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): HMO Article 4(1) Direction North Order 2025.
- Tree preservation orders: 13 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Ebbsfleet Central including car parks and land east of International Way: up to 2,211 homes, pending decision (280 m)
- Ebbsfleet Green (Northfleet West Sub Station): up to 3 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Station Road, Northfleet: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Orchard House, Coopers Road, Swanscombe: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 30 September 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Optional permit (no fee) e.g. for traffic management etc, no carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 5 November 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 4 December 2026 to 5 December 2026: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Diversionary works, no carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 7 January 2027 to 15 January 2027: UK POWER NETWORKS SOUTH EASTERN, Utility asset works, lane closure, on the carriageway (standard works)
- 9 February 2027 to 10 February 2027: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 16 March 2027 to 17 March 2027: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 12 September 2026 to 14 September 2026: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Diversionary works, no carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 12 September 2026 to 14 September 2026: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Diversionary works, no carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 9 August 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 8 August 2026 to 9 August 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 27 July 2026 to 27 August 2026: UK POWER NETWORKS SOUTH EASTERN, New service connection, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 4 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA10 1EB | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DA11 8GQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ebbsfleet International 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Northfleet 258,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Swanscombe 340,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ackers Drive Ebbsfleet | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Northfleet - Coopers Arms | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | West Street Pier Gravesend | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ebbsfleet International Station Car Park D | 320 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 20 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 47.8 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Springhead Health | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swan Valley Pharmacy | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swancombe Dental Centre | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Gravesham Community Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Waterdales Supermarket, Northfleet | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,030 m² | 340 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Neolithic sites near Ebbsfleet, a scheduled monument, 220 m south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Neolithic sites near Ebbsfleet | Scheduled monument | 220 m south-east |
| The Old Rectory House | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Palaeolithic sites near Baker's Hole | Scheduled monument | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Springhead Roman site | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Gravesend Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Ness | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Botany Marshes | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Northfleet Hope | Tidal water | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Madam Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 0 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dartford: see them on the Dartford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhead Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ebbsfleet Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lawn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Northfleet Technology College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northfleet School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Craylands School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Painters Ash Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near A2260 (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 0% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 14% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 80% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 2% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 5 November 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS: Diversionary works, 4 December 2026 to 5 December 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Springhead Parkway · Amsterdam Way · Paris Drive · Lille Mews · Lyon Walk · Avignon Drive
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.