Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

PORCHESTER CLOSE, DA3 7DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORCHESTER CLOSE, DA3 7DQ.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA3 7DQ 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.

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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DA3 7DQ has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 2.5% year-on-year.

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

DA3 7DQ is a safe, established residential area on Porchester Close, 1.0km from Hartley Green 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 7DQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 £290k, down 2.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA3 7DQ are sourced from Output Area E00124078 (shared with 4 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 7DQ. 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

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 260,000

7 sales · Mean £ 269,571

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

DA3 7DQ 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.

Anti-social behaviour54
Violence and sexual offences49
Criminal damage and arson12
Other crime9
Possession of weapons6

school Local Schools

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Longfield Academy

Good1026 pupils0.5 km
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Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good334 pupils0.5 km
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Rowhill School

Good142 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield

Outstanding216 pupils0.8 km
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Hartley Primary Academy

Outstanding446 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Hodgson Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Bottle And Basket Off Licence0.6 km
  • NTS Minimarket0.7 km
  • Gaydon Village Store0.7 km
  • Fairby Stores0.9 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-operative0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Station Fish Bar1.0 km
local_bar

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 Academy0.5 km
  • Brickfield Farm Close0.5 km
  • Brickfield Farm Close0.5 km