Dragonfly Gardens, Alkerden, Swanscombe
House prices, sold prices and local information for DA10 1HJ.
At a glance
3 property sales on Dragonfly Gardens, Alkerden, Swanscombe have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2024. The most recent sale was on 28 Jun 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £577,500.
House prices on Dragonfly Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Dragonfly Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DA10 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £577,500 | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £530,000 | 28 Jun 2024 |
Sold prices on Dragonfly Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Dragonfly Gardens DA10 1HJ | 28 Jun 2024 | £530,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Dragonfly Gardens DA10 1HJ | 18 Jun 2024 | £580,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Dragonfly Gardens DA10 1HJ | 31 May 2024 | £575,000 | Semi-detached New build | 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 Dragonfly Gardens
Crime
113 crimes were reported within about a mile of Dragonfly Gardens in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Drugs | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Dragonfly Gardens is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Dartford, Crayford and Greenhithe Flood alert area
- Gravesend and Northfleet Flood alert area
- Coast from Dartford to Allhallows 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 Dragonfly Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkerden Church of England Academy 128 pupils | All-through | 3–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard 447 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Manor Community Primary School 692 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Craylands School 414 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet 788 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Bean Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ebbsfleet Green Primary School 451 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Knockhall Primary School 387 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 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
- Swanscombe station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Ebbsfleet International station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Greenhithe for Bluewater station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Alkerden Academy (opp, Castle Hill Drive) 3 min walk
- Alkerden Academy (adj, Castle Hill Drive) 3 min walk
- Portbridge Gardens (adj, Fastrack Castle Hill West) 5 min walk
- Portbridge Gardens (opp, Freeman Close) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Swanscombe Health Centre
Bean Village Surgery, Southfleet Road, Dartford · 0.8 mi - Springhead Health
Fleet Health Campus, Vale Road, Gravesend · 2.1 mi - The Shrubbery Surgery
65A Perry Street, Northfleet, Gravesend · 2.4 mi - Dr Cj Shimmins & Partners
Pilgrims Way, Dartford · 2.6 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 8 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 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 754 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 29.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 0.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,993 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 67% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 67% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 67% | 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 DA10
- Lett Lane£217k
- Castle Hill Drive£236k
- Ackers Drive£232k
- Eastern Avenue£178k
- Mortimer Square£289k
- Mason Avenue£435k
- Milton Road£311k
- Emmeline Avenue£475k
- Cherry Orchard£287k
- Church Road£253k
- Rixson Road£291k
- Bailey Drive£379k