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228 James Smith Court, Dartford, DA1 5XN

UPRN:10094154802Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (84)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-16T04:00:02.584543+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T10:04:30.674435+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:35:32.872406+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
228 James Smith Court, Dartford, DA1 5XN

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£267,000
£254k - £281kHigh
Estimate
£267k
Range
£254k – £281k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,550
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,550
Yield
6.97%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

228 James Smith Court earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 72/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (88/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
72/ 100
High
Crime Score
55/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
88/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 33Bike 69
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£267,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,550
Gross Yield6.97%
1y Growth+39.6%
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+2.5%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£236,000 (2020-11-04)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0DA1 5XN
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01213/FUL
    Installation of a new fire exit door and associated fixed-pane curtain walling up to 2.7m in height within the existing front-of-house curtain wall system on the south elevation of the building. The proposal also includes the construction of a new external landing, stair and handrails, together with a new hard-surfaced connection to the existing pavement area.
    Pending
  • 26/01193/CPO
    Consultation from KCC on details post-installation verification report of the installed lighting pursuant to Condition 11 of Planning permission DA/25/467
    Pending
  • 26/01194/CPO
    Consultation from KCC on details a Verification Report pertaining to the surface water drainage system pursuant to Condition 13 of Planning permission DA/25/467
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership54.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-11-04
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
18 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£36,210
Population Density-
Owner Occupied61%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 72%65+ 7%
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Schools Nearby

  • River Mill Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Westgate Primary School
    0.5 mi
    GoodImproving
  • Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
    0.5 mi
    Good

8 of 15 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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