Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

OLD DOWNS, DA3 7AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD DOWNS, DA3 7AA.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA3 7AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DA3 7AA's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £809k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 67.5% year-on-year.

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

DA3 7AA is a sought-after residential area on Old Downs, 0.2km from Hartley Green in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley. Administratively it sits within Hartley and Hodsoll Street ward and the Dartford constituency.

For serious buyers, DA3 7AA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £809k, up 67.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DA3 7AA are sourced from Output Area E00124084 (shared with 11 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 DA3 7AA. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 730,000

9 sales · Mean £ 804,611

Semi-Detached

£ 635,000

2 sales · Mean £ 635,000

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

DA3 7AA has low crime rates — 10 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield

Outstanding216 pupils0.4 km
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Hartley Primary Academy

Outstanding446 pupils0.5 km
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Longfield Academy

Good1026 pupils1.0 km
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Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good334 pupils1.3 km
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Rowhill School

Good142 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Hodgson Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Bottle And Basket Off Licence0.3 km
  • NTS Minimarket0.2 km
  • Gaydon Village Store0.5 km
  • Fairby Stores0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Corinthian Sports Club0.9 km
  • Hartley Country Club0.4 km
  • Hartley & District Social Club0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Longfield Tandoori1.0 km
  • Taste Of China1.0 km
  • Dolly's Diner1.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • McColls1.0 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Station Fish Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longfield1.0 km
  • Meopham3.8 km
  • Farningham Road4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Way0.2 km
  • Green Way0.3 km
  • Larks Field0.3 km
  • Larks Field0.4 km
  • Post Office0.4 km