Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

FAESTEN WAY, DA5 2JB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAESTEN WAY, DA5 2JB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

346

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA5 2JB 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA5 2JB combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£520k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

DA5 2JB is a sought-after residential area on Faesten Way, 0.7km from Heath Side in Joyden's Wood. Administratively it sits within Joyden's Wood ward and the Dartford constituency.

For serious buyers, DA5 2JB is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k. 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 DA5 2JB are sourced from Output Area E00122617 (shared with 5 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 DA5 2JB. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 387,500

13 sales · Mean £ 405,115

Detached

£ 585,000

3 sales · Mean £ 520,333

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

DA5 2JB has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Joydens Wood Infant School

Good247 pupils0.1 km
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Joydens Wood Junior School

Requires Improvement299 pupils0.3 km
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Maypole Primary School

Good414 pupils0.4 km
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Wilmington Academy

Good1355 pupils1.1 km
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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

Good1030 pupils1.2 km
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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Good1050 pupils1.3 km
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Wilmington Primary School

Good211 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Vine Store0.9 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • McQueen's Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Dave's Corner Shop0.6 km
  • Dennis Of Bexley0.7 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Leyton Cross Social Club0.8 km
  • Horse And Groom0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Reynolds Fitness Spa0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mahan Indian Takeaway0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crayford2.3 km
  • Bexley2.4 km
  • Albany Park3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Hook Green Lane0.3 km
  • Birchwood Drive0.3 km
  • Hook Green Lane0.3 km
  • Birchwood Drive0.4 km
  • Cherry Tree Lane0.4 km