DA1 1AS is an up-and-coming urban area on Home Gardens, 0.9km from Dartford in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Dartford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dartford. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DA1 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00189775 (shared with 70 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOME GARDENS, DA1 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOME GARDENS, DA1 1AS.
265
36
£ 60,400 /yr
66%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DA1 1AS spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £155k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA1 1AS. The average age is 35.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,000
2 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DA1 1AS are high at 180 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westgate Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Dartford Science & Technology College
Dartford Grammar School
River Mill Primary School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford Primary Academy
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Nice Price0.2 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Gurkha Food & Wine0.3 km
- Like Foods International0.3 km
- Monikas Market0.2 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Royal Victoria And Bull Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Dartford Masonic Club Bar0.7 km
- The Stage Door0.2 km
- Amar Hall0.5 km
- Dartford Conservative Club0.3 km
- Royal Naval Association0.5 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- BeeZoo Espresso Bar0.1 km
- Bella Venezia0.3 km
- Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre0.7 km
- Coffee Pot0.0 km
- Dartford Dosa House0.2 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Food Plus Savemore0.3 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- The Book Stall0.1 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Diamond Grill0.3 km
- Invicta Spice0.1 km
- Kia Kebabs0.2 km
- Love Bubble Tea0.3 km
- Metro's0.4 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dartford0.1 km
- Crayford2.6 km
- Slade Green2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Home Gardens0.1 km
- Home Gardens0.1 km
- Home Gardens0.1 km
- Hythe Street0.1 km
- Home Gardens0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA11AS · Data under Open Government Licence