Dartford

A popular, modern town with a vibrant atmosphere, Dartford is perfectly placed for commuters travelling to Greater London. Close to the River Thames, its wealth of amenities and entertainment provides that sought-after life balance – making it an ideal new-home location.

New-build homes in Dartford

A money and time saving choice, new houses are an option that provides high energy efficiency. This means lower monthly bills and a reduced impact on the environment.

Living in Dartford

Part of the Garden of England

Settled within the county of Kent, known as the ‘Garden of England’, Dartford has easy access to its Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Blessed with many green open spaces, you can enjoy relaxing riverside walks along the Darent and beautiful seasonal flower displays at Central Park. 

Hesketh Park is home to a range of sporting facilities, a children’s playground and stunning gardens. You can also enjoy the wealth of birds and other wildlife at Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve, or try various activities at Shorne Woods Country Park.

Well connected

With its excellent transport infrastructure, the town is connected to the M25 motorway provides good links to the rest of the UK. Plus, you have easy access to the M20 and a number of A roads, meaning easy road connections to Greater London and beyond.

Ideal for commuters, the town also enjoys a range of public transport options, including excellent train and bus services. For travel by rail, Slade Green, Dartford and Stone Crossing stations provide frequent and quick journeys to London and the surrounding areas. A major interchange station on the mainline network, it takes just an hour to arrive in the centre of London. 

When you want to travel abroad, you have a choice of airports: London City Airport, Southend Airport and Gatwick Airport all approximately an hour’s drive away.

A family-friendly shopping haven

A shopper’s paradise, Dartford offers an incredible selection of shopping areas, including destination shopping complexes. In the town, you’ll also find a lively, family-friendly entertainment and culture scene, including theatres, sports events and live music. Together with a range of museums, cinemas, art galleries, trendy restaurants, bars and cafes, there’s an impressive collection of sports and leisure facilities. From water sports to a round of golf, including its very own skate park, there’s something for everyone. 

For education, you’ll find an impressive choice in and around Dartford, including eight schools that have been previously rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted – these include Dartford Grammar School, Brent Primary School and Hartley Primary Academy.

Start your new build journey in Dartford

Choosing your new house is one of the biggest decisions in life. Our mission is to make that journey easy and your dream home a reality. To take that next step, chat to our team today. To explore more locations near Dartford, browse our other new housing developments below, including Gravesend, Minster-on-Sea and more…