DA3 7DL is a safe, established residential area on Caxton Close, 1.0km from Longfield in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley. Administratively it sits within Hartley and Hodsoll Street ward and the Dartford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA3 7DL is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA3 7DL are sourced from Output Area E00124078 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAXTON CLOSE, DA3 7DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAXTON CLOSE, DA3 7DL.
378
35
£ 48,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA3 7DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in DA3 7DL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA3 7DL. The average age is 34.7. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 290,000
10 sales · Mean £ 296,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA3 7DL has low crime rates — 39 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
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
5 nearby- Hodgson Pharmacy0.9 km
- Bottle And Basket Off Licence0.7 km
- NTS Minimarket0.7 km
- Gaydon Village Store0.7 km
- Fairby Stores0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Longfield Tandoori0.9 km
- Taste Of China0.9 km
- Dolly's Diner0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- McColls0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- The Co-operative1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Station Fish Bar0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hartley & District Social Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longfield1.0 km
- Meopham3.2 km
- Sole Street4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Well Field0.2 km
- Well Field0.2 km
- Longfield Academy0.4 km
- Brickfield Farm Close0.4 km
- Brickfield Farm Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA37DL · Data under Open Government Licence