DA2 6AF is a safe, established residential area on Watling Street, 0.4km from Fleet-Downs in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Stone House ward and the Dartford constituency.
For serious buyers, DA2 6AF is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, up 38.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA2 6AF are sourced from Output Area E00122675 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATLING STREET, DA2 6AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, DA2 6AF.
348
46
£ 56,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DA2 6AF spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 38.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA2 6AF. The average age is 46.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 431,250
6 sales · Mean £ 413,333
Detached
£ 482,500
2 sales · Mean £ 482,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA2 6AF has low crime rates — 37 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
The Brent Primary School
The Gateway Primary Academy
The Leigh Academy
Fleetdown Primary Academy
Stone Lodge School
Dartford Primary Academy
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Dartford Superstore0.7 km
- Fleetdale Food & Wine0.6 km
- P K News & Convenience Store0.6 km
- Sams Sweets N Shakes0.7 km
- Nisa0.3 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Champons Bar1.0 km
- Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.4 km
- Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.7 km
- Dartford Cricket Club0.6 km
- PP Catering1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- McDonalds0.6 km
- Miller & Carter0.3 km
- Fleetdale Cafe0.6 km
- Milestone Marble Cafe0.3 km
- Royal Tandoori0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Dartford Service Station0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Izzy's Grill (West Stand Pod And East Stand Pod)1.0 km
- Polash Green Spice0.8 km
- Princes Fish Bar0.3 km
- Subway @ Dartford Service Station0.6 km
- Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway0.6 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fulwich Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stone Crossing-Horns Cross1.9 km
- Dartford2.0 km
- Greenhithe for Bluewater2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Watling Street Cemetery0.2 km
- Watling Street Cemetery0.2 km
- Cugley Road0.2 km
- Cugley Road0.3 km
- Princes Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA26AF · Data under Open Government Licence