Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

RESERVOIR CLOSE, DA9 9BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RESERVOIR CLOSE, DA9 9BX.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 71,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA9 9BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DA9 9BX is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £347k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DA9 9BX is a safe, established residential area on Reservoir Close, 0.4km from Greenhithe in Swanscombe. Administratively it sits within Greenhithe & Knockhall ward and the Dartford constituency.

For families considering a move, DA9 9BX represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, down 1.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA9 9BX are sourced from Output Area E00189624 (shared with 7 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 DA9 9BX. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.8%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 347,500

4 sales · Mean £ 357,500

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

DA9 9BX has low crime rates — 42 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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime11
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Knockhall Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.3 km
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The Craylands School

Good389 pupils1.0 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary Academy

Outstanding443 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Pier Hotel0.8 km
  • Sir John Franklin0.8 km
  • Greenhithe And Swanscombe Royal British Legion Social Club0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Abercorn School1.0 km
  • Ch&Co @ Academy Of Medical Sciences (Ams)1.0 km
  • Cafe De Dawn0.8 km
  • St Mary Greenhithe Community Cafe0.3 km
  • McDonalds0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Sans Mini Market0.4 km
  • Shop'n Drive INKL0.5 km
  • Greenhithe Marketplace0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
  • Nisa Local Havelock Drive0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Subway Shop'n Drive Rontec0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenhithe for Bluewater0.7 km
  • Swanscombe- George & Dragon1.6 km
  • Stone Crossing-Horns Cross1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Knockhall Chase0.2 km
  • Knockhall Chase0.2 km
  • Johnsons Way0.3 km
  • Knockhall Primary School0.3 km
  • Johnsons Way0.3 km