DA3 7BG is a safe, established residential area on Castle Hill, 0.5km from Hartley Green in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley. Administratively it sits within Fawkham and West Kingsdown ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
For families considering a move, DA3 7BG represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA3 7BG are sourced from Output Area E00124039 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE HILL, DA3 7BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE HILL, DA3 7BG.
104
46
£ 44,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA3 7BG 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.
Area Character
DA3 7BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 86% 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 DA3 7BG. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DA3 7BG has low crime rates — 19 incidents 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
Hartley Primary Academy
Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield
Longfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Hodgson Pharmacy1.0 km
- Bottle And Basket Off Licence0.8 km
- NTS Minimarket0.6 km
- Gaydon Village Store0.9 km
- Fairby Stores0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Corinthian Sports Club0.7 km
- Hartley Country Club0.7 km
- Hartley & District Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Longfield Tandoori1.0 km
- Taste Of China1.0 km
- Dolly's Diner1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- McColls1.0 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Station Fish Bar1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longfield1.0 km
- Meopham4.3 km
- Farningham Road4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA37BG · Data under Open Government Licence