Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

OAK ROAD, DA9 9DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK ROAD, DA9 9DH.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

330

cake
Avg Age

37

payments
Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

work
Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: DA9 9DH 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
5/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
directions_transitTransit
6/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
psychology

Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 37, DA9 9DH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 18.5% year-on-year.

home £335,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA9 9DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oak Road, 0.5km from Stone in Stone (Dartford). Administratively it sits within Stone House ward and the Dartford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DA9 9DH is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, up 18.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DA9 9DH are sourced from Output Area E00122716 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA9 9DH. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.4%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 313,000

10 sales · Mean £ 316,440

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

Crime around DA9 9DH is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting101
Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

P

Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good638 pupils0.3 km
S

Stone Lodge School

418 pupils0.8 km
P

The Brent Primary School

Outstanding622 pupils0.9 km
P

The Gateway Primary Academy

Good210 pupils1.2 km
P

Fleetdown Primary Academy

Outstanding646 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Crossways Mini Store1.0 km
  • House Of Fraser0.9 km
  • Il Gusto0.9 km
  • Neal's Yard Remedies0.9 km
  • Dartford Judo Club0.9 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Wharf1.0 km
  • Stone Lodge Bowls Club Catering0.5 km
  • Beefs And Babes0.0 km
  • Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.9 km
  • Lads Of The Village0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Dartford Travelodge0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Carluccios0.9 km
  • Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill0.8 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.9 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • J Coxedge Limited0.5 km
  • Golden Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Goodview Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stone Crossing-Horns Cross0.9 km
  • Greenhithe for Bluewater1.6 km
  • Dartford2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Elm Road0.1 km
  • Elm Road0.1 km
  • Stone Crossing - Horns Cross0.3 km
  • The Bull0.3 km
  • The Bull0.4 km