DA1 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Hawley Road, 0.4km from Brooklands in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Princes ward and the Dartford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA1 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00122696 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWLEY ROAD, DA1 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWLEY ROAD, DA1 1AU.
416
35
£ 47,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA1 1AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 35, DA1 1AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA1 1AU. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 215,000
16 sales · Mean £ 227,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA1 1AU has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oakfield Primary Academy
Dartford Science & Technology College
Dartford Primary Academy
The Leigh Academy
Westgate Primary School
Wilmington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Dartford Larder0.9 km
- Barters News0.8 km
- Dartford Food And Wine0.8 km
- Shell Hawley Service Station0.3 km
- Dan Convenience Store (Costcutter)0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cafe In The Park0.9 km
- Hawley Kitchen0.5 km
- Cafe De Rumpy0.5 km
- Cafe Questor0.3 km
- Club Room Cafe @ David Lloyd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Finest Fish And Chips0.8 km
- H Burgers0.9 km
- Best Turkish Grill0.5 km
- Thai Kitchen0.5 km
- The Chippy0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- PP Catering1.0 km
- The Cressy Arms0.5 km
- The Fox And Hounds0.9 km
- Champons Bar1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dartford1.9 km
- Farningham Road3.4 km
- Crayford3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Warren Road0.0 km
- Warren Road0.1 km
- Claremont Cottages0.2 km
- Claremont Cottages0.3 km
- Powder Mill Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA11AU · Data under Open Government Licence