Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

MARTIN DRIVE, DA2 6BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARTIN DRIVE, DA2 6BF.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DA2 6BF 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.

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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DA2 6BF's 69% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA2 6BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Martin Drive, 0.7km from Fleet-Downs in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Stone House ward and the Dartford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. 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. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £416k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA2 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00189744 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA2 6BF. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.9%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean13.2%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 430,000

9 sales · Mean £ 438,111

Detached

£ 500,000

5 sales · Mean £ 482,000

Flat

£ 239,000

10 sales · Mean £ 220,760

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DA2 6BF is moderate at 89 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.

Violence and sexual offences397
Criminal damage and arson75
Anti-social behaviour28
Vehicle crime23
Drugs14

school Local Schools

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The Brent Primary School

Outstanding622 pupils0.1 km
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The Gateway Primary Academy

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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Stone Lodge School

418 pupils0.5 km
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The Leigh Academy

Good1379 pupils0.9 km
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Fleetdown Primary Academy

Outstanding646 pupils1.0 km
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Dartford Primary Academy

Good671 pupils1.2 km
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Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good638 pupils1.2 km
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Dartford Superstore1.0 km
  • Fleetdale Food & Wine0.9 km
  • P K News & Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Sams Sweets N Shakes1.0 km
  • Colney Butchers1.0 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • Miller & Carter0.7 km
  • Fleetdale Cafe0.9 km
  • Milestone Marble Cafe0.2 km
  • Royal Tandoori0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Dartford Service Station0.8 km
  • The Co-operative1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Polash Green Spice1.0 km
  • Princes Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Subway @ Dartford Service Station0.8 km
  • Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fulwich Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.1 km
  • Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.5 km
  • Stone Lodge Bowls Club Catering0.8 km
  • Dartford Cricket Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stone Crossing-Horns Cross1.6 km
  • Dartford1.9 km
  • Greenhithe for Bluewater2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Brent School0.1 km
  • The Brent School0.1 km
  • Milestone Road0.2 km
  • Milestone Road0.3 km
  • Victoria Park0.3 km