DA2 6AD is a mixed residential area located 0.9km from New Town in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Stone House ward and the Dartford constituency.
For families considering a move, DA2 6AD represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DA2 6AD are sourced from Output Area E00122676 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA2 6AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA2 6AD.
454
35
£ 56,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA2 6AD 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
DA2 6AD is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA2 6AD. The average age is 35.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA2 6AD is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Gateway Primary Academy
The Brent Primary School
Stone Lodge School
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
The Leigh Academy
Dartford Primary Academy
Temple Hill Primary Academy
Fleetdown Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Miller & Carter0.9 km
- Milestone Marble Cafe0.3 km
- Royal Tandoori0.3 km
- Dartford Valley Rugby Club0.3 km
- Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Princes Fish Bar0.9 km
- Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Goodview Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- JKJ Janith Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Colney Butchers0.9 km
- Nisa0.3 km
- Shell Invictus0.4 km
- The Brent Pharmacy0.9 km
- Dartford Mini Market0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Fulwich Hotel0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.3 km
- Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.6 km
- Stone Lodge Bowls Club Catering0.8 km
- Dartford Cricket Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stone Crossing-Horns Cross1.6 km
- Dartford1.8 km
- Greenhithe for Bluewater2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Park0.2 km
- The Brent School0.3 km
- The Brent School0.3 km
- Milestone Road0.4 km
- Milestone Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA26AD · Data under Open Government Licence