Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone
Dartford 012 · 5 sub-areas · 6,785 residents
Dartford 012 is a predominantly owner-occupied corner of Dartford in the South East, home to around 6,785 residents. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,400 a month — close to the national average for a 2-bed, and well below what you'd pay in inner London. With a rail commute to central London of under 30 minutes, it punches above its price point for commuters.
Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone is a green, lower-density part of Dartford — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,556 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone in Dartford
Living in Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone
Dartford 012 sits within one of Kent's most commuter-friendly towns, and this neighbourhood reflects that well. It's largely residential in character — dominated by families and settled households rather than a transient renting crowd. Around 69% of homes here are owner-occupied, which gives the area a noticeably stable feel compared to more renter-heavy urban districts.
On cost, you're looking at a median monthly rent of around £1,556 across all property sizes — moderate for the South East, and considerably cheaper than equivalent commuter zones closer to London. A one-bedroom flat runs roughly £1,079 a month, while a three-bedroom home sits around £1,686. For buyers, the median sale price comes in at around £376,000, which translates to a deposit savings timeline of about five years on a typical local salary. Council tax (Band D) runs to £2,375 a year.
The demographic picture is notably family-oriented. Over 22% of residents are under 18 — one of the higher youth shares you'd find in a South East neighbourhood — and couples with children make up almost a quarter of all households. The median resident salary is around £36,200 a year, which is meaningfully higher than the median for jobs physically located here (around £32,400), pointing to a population that largely commutes out for better-paid work.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2 km away — about a 25-minute walk, or a short drive. From there, the rail commute to central London takes under 30 minutes by public transport, which is the main draw for many residents here. Broadband is almost universally gigabit-capable, with 95% coverage and no properties falling below the universal service obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Dartford 012 a nice place to live?
- It's a stable, family-oriented neighbourhood with high owner-occupation and fast rail access to London. The trade-off is limited local amenities and a high car dependency — around 61% of residents commute by car. If you want a quiet commuter-belt base and don't mind driving for most errands, it works well.
- What is the rent in Dartford 012?
- A one-bedroom flat runs roughly £1,079 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,402, and a three-bedroom around £1,686. The overall median is about £1,556. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices rather than direct neighbourhood rent records.
- Is Dartford 012 safe?
- Crime runs at around 87 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, slightly above the UK national average of roughly 80. It's not a high-crime area by any urban measure, but it's not below average either. Residential streets tend to be quieter than areas around transport hubs.
- What's the commute from Dartford 012 to London?
- The rail commute to central London takes under 26 minutes by public transport — one of the faster connections in Kent for the price. The nearest mainline station is about 2 km away, so most residents drive or cycle to catch the train rather than walking.
- Who lives in Dartford 012?
- Mostly owner-occupying families — couples with children make up nearly a quarter of all households, and over 22% of residents are under 18. The median resident salary is around £36,200, and most people commute out to higher-paid work rather than working locally.
- What schools are near Dartford 012?
- There are 12 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 32% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.3 km away. It's worth checking Dartford Borough Council's admissions data before choosing a street.
- How does Dartford 012 compare to other Dartford neighbourhoods?
- It's broadly mid-range for Dartford on rent and slightly above average on crime. The high owner-occupation rate (69%) and family demographic profile set it apart from more renter-heavy parts of the borough. The London commute time is a key differentiator — under 26 minutes is competitive for the price point.