The DA1 2DS postcode is in Dartford, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DA1 2DS area, explore the DA1 2DS Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA1 2DS area, visit the DA1 2DS House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DA1 |
| Ward | Princes |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Tree Estate |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Dartford |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Princes |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Dartford |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 7859 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard-pressed ethnic mix / Hampered neighbourhoods / City Periphery, while the work-zone classification is Self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Caffe Pausa @ Dunelm, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Dunelm Mill, Unit 4 And 5, Dartford Heath Retail Park, DA1 2DS
The nearest places is Dartford(0.52 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Heath Lane Retail Park(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Dartford(0.88 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(23.42 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Science & Technology CollegeSecondary, Good | 11-18 | DA1 2LY (0.22 mi) | Details |
| Dartford Grammar School for GirlsSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | DA1 2NT (0.30 mi) | Details |
| Westgate Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DA1 2LP (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Dartford Grammar SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | DA1 2HW (0.48 mi) | Details |
| North Kent College0, Good | 16-99 | DA1 2JT (0.49 mi) | Details |
| Oakfield Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DA1 2SW (0.54 mi) | Details |
| West Hill Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 5-11 | DA1 3DZ (0.56 mi) | Details |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, DartfordPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DA1 2HX (0.59 mi) | Details |
| Wilmington Grammar School for GirlsSecondary, Good | 11-18 | DA2 7BB (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Wentworth Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DA1 3NG (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Wilmington Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DA2 7DF (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Wilmington AcademySecondary, Outstanding | 11-19 | DA2 7DR (0.85 mi) | Details |
| Wilmington Grammar School for BoysSecondary, Good | 11-18 | DA2 7DA (0.85 mi) | Details |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, DartfordPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DA1 5AF (0.94 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is DARTFORD WEST HEALTH CENTRE(0.51 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| dartford west health centreActiveredwood practice, dartford west h/ctr, dartford, kent | 01322223600 | DA1 2HA |
| the wellcome practiceActivethe orchard practice, dartford west health ctr., tower road,dartford, kent | 01322223960 | DA1 2HA |
| horsman's place surgeryActivehorsmans place surgery, instone road, dartford, kent | 01322299790 | DA1 2JP |
| lowfield medical centreActivelowfield medical centre, 65/67 lowfield street, dartford, kent | 01322224550 | DA1 1HP |
The population of DA12DS is 257 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1491), Between 35 to 44 (1015), and Between 45 to 54 (922).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 191 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 15.
Regarding education, 71 adults have Does not apply, while 31 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (239), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (195).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (110), followed by No religion (104).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (39) followed by Semi-routine occupations (36), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (25).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (481), and 180 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1402) and Middle East and Asia (136).