Scott Close Dartford
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (DA1), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 10506417.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £210,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 2).
- Flood: 12 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 E; 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 290 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, and Central Park (13 hectares) is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Temple Hill Surgery, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 60% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 298 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £316,000 | £316,000 | £316,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £219,500 | £189,000 | £250,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2024 | 6 DA1 5UJ | Terraced | £370,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Sep 2024 | 1 DA1 5UJ | Terraced | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Jun 2021 | 7 DA1 5UJ | Terraced | £316,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2019 | 4 DA1 5UJ | Flat or maisonette | £189,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jun 2019 | 11 DA1 5UJ | Flat or maisonette | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, semi-detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 2015 (4); 2014 (1); 2012-2021 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 E (53% of about 550 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)
- 114-130 Lower Hythe Street, Dartford: up to 7 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Land at Lower Hythe Street, Dartford DA1 1BN: up to 86 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- Milestone Garage, North of Victoria Road (3 Victoria Road Dartford DA1 5AJ): up to 6 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Station Approach, Dartford DA1 1BP: up to 253 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- British Gas Holder Site And Surrounding Land, Victoria Road, Dartford DA1 1BN: up to 66 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Milestone Garage South of Victoria Road (6-8 Victoria Road Dartford DA1 5AE): up to 5 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Depot Rear Of 2 Temple Hill Square, Dartford, Kent, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Orchards Shopping Centre, Dartford: up to 269 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 10 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 68 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 16 very low.
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 5UJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DA1 5UN | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 10 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 7 m and 10 m above sea level (9 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA1 5UJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA1 5UN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dartford 4.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 290 m |
| Stone Crossing 319,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Crayford 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest William Mundy Way Dartford | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stone Crossing - Horns Cross | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 43.9 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Temple Hill Surgery | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Daysol Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile Avenue | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Physio Livingstone Community Hospital | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 4-6 High Street Lloyds Bank | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Central Park 13 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wellcome Avenue Allotments 1.3 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Holy Trinity, a listed building (Grade I), 600 m (0.4 miles) south. 40 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade I | 600 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Priory Farmhouse Containing the Remains of Dartford Priory Gatehouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) west |
| 45, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) south |
| The Royal Victoria and Bull Inn | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford Fresh Marshes | Wetland | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Brooklands Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Crayford Creek | Tidal water | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Brickhill Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| The Dell | Hollow | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 7 | 7 |
None of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Mill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 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 |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 700 m (0.4 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 |
| Leigh Academy Dartford | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Westgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leigh UTC Dartford | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Dartford Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| The Gateway Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milestones Day Nursery DA1 5XW | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Co-operative Store DA1 5WJ | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Stacey's Kitchen @ Arriva Bus Depot DA1 5BG | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Kim's Snack Bar | Mobile caterer | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Kajola Foods DA1 1BN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Greggs PLC DA1 1BP | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Go Local DA1 5AE | Retailers - other | 330 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Coffee Goat DA1 1BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Mar 2026 |
| The Canteen DA1 1DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| All Directions Ltd DA1 5SU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Ls Cafe DA1 5AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| WI Temple Hill Lunch Club DA1 5HX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Healthy Living Centre Cafe DA1 5HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Olive Dining @ River Mill Primary School DA1 5XR | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Temple Square Cafe DA1 5HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 89 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 |
| Vehicle crime | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near William Mundy Way (140); On or near James Smith Court (50); On or near Foster Drive (18); On or near Bus/Coach Station (17); On or near Temple Hill (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 33% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 27% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 79% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 16% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 23% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 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) | 60% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
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
Shackleton Drive · Foster Drive · William Mundy Way · Oldfield Place · Samson Close · Mill Pond Road · Dale Street · Overy Street · Oakes Crescent · Central Road · Alder Place · Burroughs 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.