Area Analysis Dartford, South East

DA1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DA1 postcode area.

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Population

65,285

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 49,070 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DA1's 62% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £370k.

home £370,422 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA1 is a postcode district in Dartford, South East, covering 1227 active and 663 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DA1 (15%) is characterised by an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (13%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes DA1 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DA1 are around £370k, down 1.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DA1 at 333 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DA1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.3%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean12.5%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences7235
Anti-social behaviour3381
Criminal damage and arson2160
Shoplifting1880
Vehicle crime1669

school Local Schools

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Danson Primary School

Good645 pupils
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Birkbeck Primary School

Good529 pupils
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Longlands Primary School

Good304 pupils
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils
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Foster's Primary School

Good458 pupils
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good423 pupils
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good213 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

111 nearby
  • Londis
  • Well Pharmacy
  • West Hill Pharmacy
  • West Hill Pharmacy
  • 9 Crayford High Street
  • + 106 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • B And M Retail Ltd
  • Aldi Stores
  • Iceland
  • Sainsbury's
  • Dartford Service Station
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Fulwich Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • Royal Victoria And Bull Hotel
  • The Beacon And Dartford Premier Inn
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Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Growler Stop
  • Bear & Ragged Staff
  • Crayford Arms
  • Crayford Arrows Sports Club
  • Crayford Social Club
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

99 nearby
  • Arriva Bus Depot Canteen
  • Baxter Storey @ Fedex
  • McDonalds
  • Radhuny
  • Starbucks
  • + 94 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

72 nearby
  • Crayford Fish & Chips
  • Crayford Kebab
  • Curry X Press
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Express Kebab & Pizza
  • + 67 more