DA3 7AW is a mixed residential area on Ightham Close, 0.3km from Longfield in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley. Administratively it sits within Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet ward and the Dartford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £570k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA3 7AW are sourced from Output Area E00189664 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IGHTHAM CLOSE, DA3 7AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IGHTHAM CLOSE, DA3 7AW.
355
36
£ 54,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA3 7AW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DA3 7AW's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership, and £570k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £570k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA3 7AW. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 570,000
7 sales · Mean £ 577,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA3 7AW is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Longfield Academy
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Rowhill School
Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield
Hartley Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store)0.4 km
- Hodgson Pharmacy0.4 km
- Longfield Village Butcher0.4 km
- Longfield Wine Merchant0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Dolly's Diner0.4 km
- Longfield Senior Lunch Club And Friends0.7 km
- Efsane0.4 km
- Longfield Tandoori0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Sher-e-bangla0.4 km
- Station Fish Bar0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Longfield Fish Bar0.4 km
- Longfield Kebab House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Long Valley Sport And Social Club0.7 km
- Railway Tavern0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- McColls0.4 km
- The Co-operative0.5 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longfield0.4 km
- Meopham3.7 km
- Farningham Road4.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Marys Way0.1 km
- St Marys Way0.1 km
- Church0.2 km
- Church0.3 km
- Railway Bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA37AW · Data under Open Government Licence