Mitchell Close Dartford
45 addresses across 2 postcodes (DA1), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10500478.
- Sales: 57 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £338,750 across 4 sales.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (C: 15, D: 11, E: 3).
- Flood: 5 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 D; 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 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Central Park, is about 860 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 45 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lowfield Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | £338,750 | £225,000 | £495,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £261,000 | £200,000 | £415,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £406,000 | £187,500 | £410,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | £272,500 | £170,000 | £510,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £357,500 | £230,000 | £485,000 |
| 2017 | 4 | £250,750 | £157,500 | £405,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £251,000 | £251,000 | £251,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £156,000 | £110,000 | £202,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £138,500 | £120,000 | £157,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 1 DA1 1PJ | Semi-detached | £495,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2025 | 10 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £225,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 8 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £267,500 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Mar 2025 | 29 DA1 1PJ | Semi-detached | £410,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2024 | 36 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Mar 2024 | 16 DA1 1PJ | Terraced | £415,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2024 | 5 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £261,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jul 2023 | 11 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £158,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 26 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £260,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Nov 2021 | 27 DA1 1PJ | Semi-detached | £410,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 16 DA1 1PJ | Terraced | £406,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2021 | 40 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £187,500 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Nov 2020 | 32 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Nov 2020 | 4 DA1 1PJ | Semi-detached | £510,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2020 | 36 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Aug 2020 | 15 DA1 1PJ | Semi-detached | £365,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2018 | 7 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £230,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jan 2018 | 4 DA1 1PJ | Semi-detached | £485,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2017 | 12 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £157,500 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Sep 2017 | 8 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £253,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Sep 2017 | 5 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £248,500 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Jul 2017 | 23 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £166,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Jun 2017 | 23 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £165,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Mar 2017 | 3 DA1 1PJ | Semi-detached | £405,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2016 | 21 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £251,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jul 2015 | 5 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £202,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jan 2015 | 40 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Nov 2014 | 26 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jan 2014 | 22 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £157,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Nov 2013 | 7 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Oct 2011 | 24 DA1 1PJ | Terraced | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Jun 2011 | 8 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Nov 2010 | 6 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £92,500 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2010 | 30 DA1 1PJ | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 28 DA1 1PJ | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 5 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £143,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Mar 2008 | 22 DA1 1PJ | Terraced | £144,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 2007 | 36 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £133,500 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 2005 | 4 DA1 1PJ | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2005 | 20 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Feb 2005 | 22 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 May 2004 | 28 DA1 1PJ | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2003 | 13 DA1 1PJ | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2001 | 30 DA1 1PJ | Detached | £182,500 | |
| 8 May 2000 | 5 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Mar 2000 | 30 DA1 1PJ | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 26 Nov 1999 | 8 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Sep 1999 | 4 DA1 1PJ | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 5 Aug 1999 | 11 DA1 1PJ | Flat or maisonette | £55,500 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Dec 1997 | 18 DA1 1PJ | Semi-detached | £110,000 |
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Flat (15); House, semi-detached (9); Maisonette, semi-detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (16); 1967-1975 (9); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18); rented (social) (4); rented (private) (2).
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 D (43% of about 460 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)
- J Clubb Ltd, Church Hill, Wilmington DA2 7DZ: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- Northgate Van Hire, 301 Lowfield Street, Dartford DA1 2SN: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Block Of 27 Lock-Up Garages Rear Of 33 and 35 Myrtle Road, Oakfield Lane, Dartford: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Part Questor Riverside - Trico Coatings Ltd, Dartford DA1 1JS: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (780 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 1 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 1PJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 5 / 1 | unlikely |
| DA1 1PS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 45 addresses are between 17 m and 22 m above sea level (19 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA1 1PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA1 1PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dartford 4.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Crayford 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Farningham Road 132,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Warren Road Wilmington | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stone Crossing - Horns Cross | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 42.1 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lowfield Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lowfield Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lowfield Dental Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Physio Livingstone Community Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Swanley Police Station | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Hawley Road, Wilmington Cashzone | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Central Park 13 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,970 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oakfield Park 6.1 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,190 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael, a listed building (Grade I), 370 m west. 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade I | 370 m west |
| Dovecote at Hawley Manor | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Columbarium at Hawley Manor Dovecote to South West of Hawley Manor | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Lake | Lake or reservoir | 620 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Brickhill Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Swanley Bottom | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Great Mount | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Dartford Fresh Marshes | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Crayford Creek | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.6 | 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 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 45 |
11 of the street's 45 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| North Kent College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leigh Academy Dartford | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Westgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wilmington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dartford Science & Technology College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leigh Academy Wilmington | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dartford Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchenette DA2 7DY | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| The Orange Tree DA1 1NR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Day Nursery And PreSchool DA1 1NT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| St Michael's Coffee Pop-In DA2 7EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| The Co-operative DA1 1NP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Cafe De Rumpy DA1 1NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Best Turkish Grill DA1 1NP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 4 Good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| The Cressy Arms DA1 1NP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2024 |
| The Tea Makers Of London DA1 1JD | Manufacturers/packers | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Sunrise Mental Health DA1 1PR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cafe Questor DA1 1JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Aug 2025 |
| The Galaxy Trust @ Oakfield Primary Academy DA1 2SW | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Dartford Family Hub DA1 2SW | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Shell Hawley Service Station DA1 1PU | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Sonya Lodge Residential Care Home DA2 7EG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Warwick Way (26); On or near Hawley Road (14); On or near Mitchell Close (7); On or near Chave Road (4); On or near Hill Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Chave Road · Hawley Road · Sackville Road · Hill Road · Warwick Way · Warren Road · Church Hill · Church Walk · Carsington Gardens · Greenbanks · Trafalgar Road · Butterly Avenue
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.