Mayfield Swanscombe, Dartford
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (DA10), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10500463.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 3).
- Flood: 7 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 B; 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 Swanscombe, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Swanscombe Heritage Park, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 28 to 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Swanscombe Health Centre, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 131 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 55 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1983-1990 (5); 1991-1995 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4); owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (67% of about 630 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: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- SWCS Car Sales, Craylands Lane, Swanscombe: up to 5 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- Block Of 23 Lock-Up Garages East Of Craylands Square, Swanscombe: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Swanscombe Auto Centre, 38-48 Milton Road, Swanscombe DA10 0LY: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 47-49 High Street, Swanscombe DA10 0AQ: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Block Of 26 Lock-Up Garages Rear Of 44 Keary Road, Swanscombe: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Angels Garage, 149 Church Road, Swanscombe DA10 0HL: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Builders Yard, 1 Spring Vale, Knockhall Road, Greenhithe DA9 9HA: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Orchard House, Coopers Road, Swanscombe: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (880 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA10 0DB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| DA10 0DH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 4 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 28 m and 29 m above sea level (29 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA10 0DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA10 0DH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swanscombe 340,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ebbsfleet International 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Greenhithe for Bluewater 857,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Rising Sun Swanscombe | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swanscombe - George & Dragon | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Tovizi Transport Ltd. - Depot Parking | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 18.3 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 47.4 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Swanscombe Health Centre | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ackers Chemists | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chopra Dental LTD | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Darent Valley Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Swanscombe Cashzone | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Swanscombe Heritage Park 26 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,110 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.2 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,680 m² | 100 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 29 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a listed building (Grade I), 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Former Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Palaeolithic sites near Baker's Hole | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Aspdin's kiln | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Neolithic sites near Ebbsfleet | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Botany Marshes | Wetland | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| St Clement's Reach | Tidal water | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Beacon Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Alexandra Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.9 km (3 miles) north |
| Rookery Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 Craylands School | Primary | 4–11 | 100 m | No published inspection |
| Manor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alkerden Church of England Academy | All-through | 3–18 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet | Secondary | 11–18 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Knockhall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Ebbsfleet Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton News DA10 0DG | Retailers - other | 40 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 26 Jun 2025 |
| One Stop DA10 0LP | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Rising Sun DA10 0LP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Pinnacle FM @ Craylands Primary School DA10 0LP | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Swanscombe Leisure Centre DA10 0LP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Day Nursery And Preschool DA10 0LP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Milton Off Licence DA10 0LY | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Akash Tandoori DA10 0LY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lewis Road (27); On or near Wright Close (17); On or near Madden Close (17); On or near Wallace Gardens (15); On or near Pacific Close (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Madden Close · Wallace Gardens · Milton Street · Wright Close · Ames Road · Ames Road · Pacific Close · Moore Road · Milton Road · Broad Road · Childs Crescent · Atlantic 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.