Marshall Close New Town, Dartford
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (DA1), about 40 m long. USRN 10506545.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £435,000 across 6 sales.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 C; Band D in Dartford costs £2,375 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dartford, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hesketh Park, is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Cj Shimmins & Partners, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 770 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 97 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | £435,000 | £427,500 | £437,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2021 | 6 DA1 1BL | Other | £450,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Jul 2021 | 3 DA1 1BL | Terraced | £435,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 4 DA1 1BL | Semi-detached | £435,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 4 DA1 1BL | Semi-detached | £435,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 1 DA1 1BL | Terraced | £427,500 | |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 5 DA1 1BL | Terraced | £437,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 2 DA1 1BL | Terraced | £435,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 116 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3). Built: 2021 (3).
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 C (58% of about 1,590 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Pits, St Vincents Road, Dartford: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Block of 50 Lock-Up Garages, Rear of 36-46 Attlee Drive, Dartford: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- 125 St Vincents Road, Dartford DA1 1UU: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Depot Rear Of 2 Temple Hill Square, Dartford, Kent, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA1 1BL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| DA1 1YJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 34 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA1 1BL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA1 1YJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dartford 4.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Stone Crossing 319,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Greenhithe for Bluewater 857,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barham Road Dartford | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stone Crossing - Horns Cross | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 9.1 km (5.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 44.1 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Cj Shimmins & Partners | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Brent Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Photay & Associates | 220 m |
| Hospital | Littlebrook Hospital Dgs | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Colney Road | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hesketh Park 4.4 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 770 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Kirby Road Allotments 1.7 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Darenth Park, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Darenth Park | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Dartford Fresh Marshes | Wetland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Crayford Creek | Tidal water | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Brickhill Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Leigh Academy Dartford | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| The Brent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Stone Lodge School | Secondary | 11–19 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Fleetdown Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| River Mill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leigh UTC Dartford | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Post-16 provision: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winning Child Nursery Ltd DA2 6DA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Dartford Mini Market DA1 1XE | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Sally Sue's DA1 1XE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Vincents Fish And Chips DA1 1XF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Nisa DA1 1XZ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway DA1 1YH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 4 Good | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Golden Star DA1 1YH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| Elite Foods DA2 6DE | Mobile caterer | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Elite Foods (Mobile) DA2 6DE | Mobile caterer | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Redeemed Christian Church Of God - Inspiration House DA1 1XF | Other catering premises | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Village Store DA1 1UH | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| St Andrews Play Group DA1 1RF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Colney Butchers DA1 1TG | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Komathy Convenience Store DA1 1XA | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2024 |
| The Brent Pharmacy DA1 1YD | Retailers - other | 370 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Howard Road (17); On or near Brentfield Road (16); On or near Barham Road (14); On or near Elham Crescent (12); On or near Carlisle Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 5 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Finchley Close · A282 · Ivy Close · Fairfax Court · Brent Way · Mildred Close · Brentfield Road · Barham Road · Howard Road · Elham Crescent · Osbourne Road · Sundridge Close
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.