Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

THE BRENT, DA2 6DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BRENT, DA2 6DG.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DA2 6DG — age 41, 84% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £443k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.

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

DA2 6DG is a safe, established residential area on The Brent, 0.6km from Fleet-Downs in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Stone House ward and the Dartford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA2, DA2 6DG offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £443k, down 9.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA2 6DG are sourced from Output Area E00122659 (shared with 9 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 6DG. 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

White / British70.3%
Asian / British Asian14.1%
Black / African / Caribbean9.4%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

Semi-Detached

£ 436,000

4 sales · Mean £ 436,000

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

Crime around DA2 6DG 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.

Violence and sexual offences203
Criminal damage and arson41
Anti-social behaviour27
Other theft22
Vehicle crime17

school Local Schools

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The Gateway Primary Academy

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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The Brent Primary School

Outstanding622 pupils0.4 km
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The Leigh Academy

Good1379 pupils0.6 km
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Stone Lodge School

418 pupils0.8 km
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Dartford Primary Academy

Good671 pupils0.8 km
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Fleetdown Primary Academy

Outstanding646 pupils1.0 km
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Temple Hill Primary Academy

Good895 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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 Spice0.6 km
  • Princes Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Subway @ Dartford Service Station0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Dartford Superstore0.6 km
  • Fleetdale Food & Wine0.9 km
  • P K News & Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Sams Sweets N Shakes0.6 km
  • Colney Butchers0.6 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Champons Bar0.9 km
  • Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.4 km
  • The Tiger0.8 km
  • Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.8 km
  • Dartford Cricket Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • Miller & Carter0.5 km
  • Fleetdale Cafe0.9 km
  • Milestone Marble Cafe0.2 km
  • Royal Tandoori0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Dartford Service Station0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fulwich Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dartford1.6 km
  • Stone Crossing-Horns Cross2.0 km
  • Greenhithe for Bluewater2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Milestone Road0.1 km
  • Milestone Road0.2 km
  • Brentfield Road0.2 km
  • Brentfield Road0.2 km
  • Pilgrims Way0.2 km