DA1 1EX is an up-and-coming urban area on Market Place, 0.7km from Dartford in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Dartford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DA1 1EX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dartford. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (233 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for DA1 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00189775 (shared with 70 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET PLACE, DA1 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, DA1 1EX.
265
36
£ 60,400 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DA1 1EX spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA1 1EX. The average age is 35.8. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DA1 1EX are high at 233 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westgate Primary School
Dartford Science & Technology College
Dartford Primary Academy
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Dartford Grammar School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
River Mill Primary School
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Dan Convenience Store (Costcutter)0.9 km
- Barters News0.8 km
- Nice Price0.1 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- Colney Butchers0.8 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Club Room Cafe @ David Lloyd1.0 km
- BeeZoo Espresso Bar0.4 km
- Bella Venezia0.1 km
- Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre0.4 km
- Coffee Pot0.3 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Golden Palace0.9 km
- Pagoda Inn Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Diamond Grill0.4 km
- Invicta Spice0.4 km
- Kia Kebabs0.2 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Royal Victoria And Bull Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Dartford Masonic Club Bar0.8 km
- The Stage Door0.2 km
- The Tiger0.6 km
- Atik0.5 km
- Dartford & District Irish Association0.2 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Food Plus Savemore0.0 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- The Book Stall0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dartford0.4 km
- Crayford2.8 km
- Stone Crossing-Horns Cross3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Market Street0.0 km
- Market Street0.0 km
- Market Street0.1 km
- Market Street0.1 km
- Market Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA11EX · Data under Open Government Licence