Rays Hill, Horton Kirby, Dartford
House prices, sold prices and local information for DA4 9DB.
At a glance
2 property sales on Rays Hill, Horton Kirby, Dartford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 20 Mar 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £1,550,000.
House prices on Rays Hill compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Rays Hill has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DA4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 1 | £1,550,000 | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Detached | 1 | £585,000 | 20 Mar 2023 |
Sold prices on Rays Hill
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appledore, Rays Hill DA4 9DB | 20 Mar 2023 | £585,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Bayhams Cottage, Rays Hill DA4 9DB | 27 Sep 2021 | £1,550,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Rays Hill
Crime
31 crimes were reported within about a mile of Rays Hill in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Rays Hill is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Darent from Otford to Darenth Flood warning area
- River Darent from Westerham to Dartford Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Rays Hill
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School 212 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School 372 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| The Anthony Roper Primary School 258 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 103 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Greenlands Primary School 182 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.0 mi |
| St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 107 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Farningham Road station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Eynsford station 2.5 mi · 49 min walk
- Longfield station 2.6 mi · 51 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Bull (opp, Lombard Street) 4 min walk
- Bull Hill (adj, Horton Road) 5 min walk
- Bull Hill (opp, Horton Road) 5 min walk
- Millen Court (adj, The Street) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- River Darent Medical Group
Gorse Hill, Farningham, Dartford · 1.0 mi - Jubilee Medical Centre
Kent House Surgery, 36 Station Road, Longfield · 2.6 mi - Swanley Medical Practice
26-28 Swanley Centre, Swanley · 3.0 mi - Swanscombe Health Centre
Bean Village Surgery, Southfleet Road, Dartford · 3.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 606 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,506 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in DA4
- Esparto Way£238k
- Main Road£357k
- New Road£329k
- Victoria Drive£134k
- Paddock Close£225k
- Cedar Drive£410k
- Old Mill Close£268k
- Gorringe Avenue£235k
- Station Road£567k
- East Hill£320k
- Alexandra Walk£235k
- Devon Road£399k