Living in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone: Liveability Score 43/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Our overall score for South Darenth and Sutton at Hone is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where South Darenth and Sutton at Hone most outperforms the national norm: 41/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 27/100 versus a median of 60/100.
That is the highest score of the 4 places in the DA4 postcode district. Against the wider DA4 district average of 37/100, that is 6 points above. On the national picture that lands South Darenth and Sutton at Hone in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DA4 postcode district.
Settlement area
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £320,000 | 45 |
| Semi-detached | £410,000 | 17 |
| Flat / Maisonette | £215,000 | 19 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Darenth and Sutton at Hone a nice place to live?
South Darenth and Sutton at Hone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Darenth and Sutton at Hone is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.
How safe is South Darenth and Sutton at Hone?
South Darenth and Sutton at Hone has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 490 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone?
Among the top-rated schools in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone are Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School and Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone in total.
What are house prices like in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone?
The current median house price in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone is £320,000, around 12% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £410,000, flat £215,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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