DA3 7DE is a sought-after residential area on Gorsewood Road, 1.0km from New Barn in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley. Administratively it sits within Hartley and Hodsoll Street ward and the Dartford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA3, DA3 7DE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 98% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k. 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 7DE are sourced from Output Area E00124080 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORSEWOOD ROAD, DA3 7DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORSEWOOD ROAD, DA3 7DE.
316
48
£ 48,400 /yr
46%
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.
Area Character
DA3 7DE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £625k, 98% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA3 7DE. The average age is 47.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 650,000
11 sales · Mean £ 732,909
Semi-Detached
£ 487,500
1 sales · Mean £ 487,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA3 7DE has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Rowhill School
Longfield Academy
Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield
Hartley Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Bottle And Basket Off Licence0.7 km
- NTS Minimarket0.8 km
- Gaydon Village Store0.7 km
- Fairby Stores0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hartley & District Social Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longfield1.2 km
- Meopham3.0 km
- Sole Street4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Well Field0.3 km
- Well Field0.4 km
- Langafel School0.5 km
- Langafel School0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DA37DE · Data under Open Government Licence