DA9 9AY is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Stone in Stone (Dartford). Administratively it sits within Stone Castle ward and the Dartford constituency.
For families considering a move, DA9 9AY represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA9 9AY are sourced from Output Area E00122713 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA9 9AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA9 9AY.
299
34
£ 50,800 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DA9 9AY — age 34, 64% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA9 9AY. The average age is 34.0. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA9 9AY has low crime rates — 41 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
Knockhall Primary School
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Pier Hotel0.8 km
- Sir John Franklin0.8 km
- Lads Of The Village0.5 km
- The Bull0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Mad Play0.2 km
- Subway Restaurant @ Asda0.3 km
- Cafe De Dawn0.6 km
- Asda Cafe0.3 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sushi Daily0.3 km
- J Coxedge Limited0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Dartford Travelodge0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Sans Mini Market0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stone Crossing-Horns Cross0.5 km
- Greenhithe for Bluewater0.6 km
- Swanscombe- George & Dragon2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Stone Crossing0.4 km
- Stone Crossing0.4 km
- Asda Car Park0.4 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Asda0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DA99AY · Data under Open Government Licence