DA3 7DR is a safe, established residential area on Fortuna Close, 0.7km from Hartley Green in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley. Administratively it sits within Hartley and Hodsoll Street ward and the Dartford constituency.
For families considering a move, DA3 7DR represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA3 7DR are sourced from Output Area E00124081 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORTUNA CLOSE, DA3 7DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORTUNA CLOSE, DA3 7DR.
278
44
£ 48,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA3 7DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DA3 7DR is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA3 7DR. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA3 7DR has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Longfield Academy
Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Rowhill School
Hartley Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Hodgson Pharmacy0.6 km
- Longfield Village Butcher0.8 km
- Longfield Wine Merchant0.8 km
- Bottle And Basket Off Licence0.5 km
- NTS Minimarket0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Railway Tavern0.8 km
- Hartley Country Club0.9 km
- Hartley & District Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Longfield Tandoori0.6 km
- Taste Of China0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Dolly's Diner0.6 km
- Efsane0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- McColls0.6 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Longfield Fish Bar0.8 km
- Longfield Kebab House0.8 km
- Sher-e-bangla0.8 km
- Station Fish Bar0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longfield0.7 km
- Meopham3.6 km
- Sole Street5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Larks Field0.2 km
- Larks Field0.2 km
- Well Field0.2 km
- Well Field0.3 km
- Longfield Academy0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DA37DR · Data under Open Government Licence