DA2 6DE is a safe, established residential area on The Brent, 0.6km from New Town in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Stone House ward and the Dartford constituency.
For families considering a move, DA2 6DE represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £296k, up 1.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA2 6DE are sourced from Output Area E00122659 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE BRENT, DA2 6DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BRENT, DA2 6DE.
341
41
£ 56,500 /yr
53%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DA2 6DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA2 6DE. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
3 sales · Mean £ 360,000
Flat
£ 170,000
4 sales · Mean £ 161,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA2 6DE is moderate at 52 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
The Leigh Academy
Dartford Primary Academy
Stone Lodge School
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Fleetdown Primary Academy
Temple Hill Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Foresters Public House1.0 km
- Champons Bar0.9 km
- Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.5 km
- The Tiger0.8 km
- Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- House On The Hill0.9 km
- Izzy's Grill (West Stand Pod And East Stand Pod)0.9 km
- Polash Green Spice0.7 km
- Princes Fish Bar0.6 km
- Subway @ Dartford Service Station0.6 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Dartford Superstore0.6 km
- Fleetdale Food & Wine1.0 km
- P K News & Convenience Store1.0 km
- Sams Sweets N Shakes0.6 km
- Colney Butchers0.6 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- McDonalds0.6 km
- Miller & Carter0.6 km
- Fleetdale Cafe1.0 km
- Milestone Marble Cafe0.2 km
- Royal Tandoori0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Dartford Service Station0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fulwich Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dartford1.6 km
- Stone Crossing-Horns Cross2.0 km
- Greenhithe for Bluewater3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Milestone Road0.1 km
- Brentfield Road0.2 km
- Milestone Road0.2 km
- Brentfield Road0.2 km
- Pilgrims Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA26DE · Data under Open Government Licence