West Shaw, Longfield
House prices, sold prices and local information for DA3 7QJ.
At a glance
5 property sales on West Shaw, Longfield have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 31 Mar 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £313,333.
House prices on West Shaw compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. West Shaw has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DA3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £313,333 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Flat | 2 | £230,500 | 25 Mar 2022 |
Sold prices on West Shaw
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23, West Shaw DA3 7QJ | 31 Mar 2025 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, West Shaw DA3 7QJ | 25 Mar 2022 | £217,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, West Shaw DA3 7QJ | 16 Nov 2018 | £243,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21, West Shaw DA3 7QJ | 15 Aug 2018 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, West Shaw DA3 7QJ | 19 Feb 2016 | £285,000 | 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 West Shaw
Crime
39 crimes were reported within about a mile of West Shaw in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 9 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
West Shaw is not in or near any Environment Agency flood warning or 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 West Shaw
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Longfield 992 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Steephill School 76 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 286 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
| Rowhill School 163 pupils | Foundation special school | 5–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield 217 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Leigh Academy Hartley 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Sedley's Church of England Primary School 98 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 103 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 1.7 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
- Longfield station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Farningham Road station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Meopham station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Whitehill Crossroads (NW-bound, Main Road) 2 min walk
- Whitehill Crossroads (SE-bound, Main Road) 3 min walk
- Essex Road (adj, Station Road) 4 min walk
- Essex Road (opp, Station Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Jubilee Medical Centre
Kent House Surgery, 36 Station Road, Longfield · 0.2 mi - Swanscombe Health Centre
Bean Village Surgery, Southfleet Road, Dartford · 1.8 mi - Downs Way Medical Practice
Worcester Close, Istead Rise, Gravesend · 2.5 mi - River Darent Medical Group
Gorse Hill, Farningham, Dartford · 3.2 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 7 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 809 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,036 |
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 DA3
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- Ash Road£795k
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- Ayelands£358k
- Church Road£639k
- Knights Croft£365k
- Bazes Shaw£289k
- Punch Croft£333k
- Farm Holt£297k
- Main Road£343k
- Caling Croft£314k
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