DA4 in Dartford demonstrates moderate property market performance with a trajectory score of 51.8/100, placing it at the 60th percentile nationally. Over five years, residential prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.2%, while rental yields have expanded more substantially at 5.3% annually. Population growth remains modest at 0.5% over the same period. The area is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting early-stage characteristics without established transformation patterns. These metrics indicate a market characterised by steady rental income potential relative to price appreciation, with limited demographic expansion driving demand dynamics.
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- 1Property prices up 1.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Dartford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Dartford (DA4) common questions
Is Dartford up and coming?
Dartford (DA4) has a trajectory score of 52/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 41% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 3.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Dartford safe?
Dartford has a safety score of 31/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Dartford?
The average property price in Dartford (DA4) is £420k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Dartford?
The median monthly rent in Dartford (DA4) is £1,751 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Dartford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Dartford (DA2), Dartford (DA1), Greenhithe (DA9), Tonbridge (TN9), Gravesend (DA13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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