Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

LONDON ROAD, DA2 6BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, DA2 6BJ.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA2 6BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DA2 6BJ has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 72.2% year-on-year.

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

DA2 6BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Road, 0.9km from Fleet-Downs in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Stone House ward and the Dartford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DA2 6BJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 72.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DA2 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00122706 (shared with 5 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 6BJ. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.8%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean11.6%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 122,500

2 sales · Mean £ 122,500

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

DA2 6BJ has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences112
Anti-social behaviour24
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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The Brent Primary School

Outstanding622 pupils0.2 km
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Stone Lodge School

418 pupils0.3 km
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The Gateway Primary Academy

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good638 pupils0.8 km
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Fleetdown Primary Academy

Outstanding646 pupils1.0 km
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The Leigh Academy

Good1379 pupils1.2 km
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.4 km
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Dartford Primary Academy

Good671 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Miller & Carter0.9 km
  • Milestone Marble Cafe0.5 km
  • British Raj0.8 km
  • Lizzie's0.8 km
  • Royal Tandoori0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Princes Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Goodview Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Milestone Kebab0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Nisa0.5 km
  • Shell Invictus0.5 km
  • H B Stores0.0 km
  • K&R Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Nisa Local And Stone Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Beefs And Babes0.7 km
  • Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.2 km
  • Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.2 km
  • Stone Lodge Bowls Club Catering0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stone Crossing-Horns Cross1.4 km
  • Greenhithe for Bluewater2.2 km
  • Dartford2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Welsh Tavern0.0 km
  • The Welsh Tavern0.0 km
  • The Brent School0.2 km
  • Victoria Park0.3 km
  • The Brent School0.3 km