Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

MARSHALL CLOSE, DA1 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSHALL CLOSE, DA1 1BL.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DA1 1BL spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DA1 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Marshall Close, 0.4km from New Town in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Dartford constituency.

For families considering a move, DA1 1BL represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dartford.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £436k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA1 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00122673 (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 DA1 1BL. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.7%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean19.5%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
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

£ 436,000

2 sales · Mean £ 436,000

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

Crime around DA1 1BL is moderate at 52 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 offences211
Criminal damage and arson52
Anti-social behaviour45
Vehicle crime25
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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The Gateway Primary Academy

Good210 pupils0.4 km
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Dartford Primary Academy

Good671 pupils0.6 km
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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The Brent Primary School

Outstanding622 pupils0.7 km
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The Leigh Academy

Good1379 pupils0.8 km
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Stone Lodge School

418 pupils1.0 km
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Temple Hill Primary Academy

Good895 pupils1.0 km
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River Mill Primary School

180 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Dartford Mini Market0.1 km
  • Food And Wine0.7 km
  • H B Stores1.0 km
  • Komathy Convenience Store0.3 km
  • S3 Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fulwich Hotel0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.7 km
  • The Tiger0.5 km
  • WI Temple Hill Lunch Club1.0 km
  • Dartford Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Amar Hall0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • All Directions Ltd0.8 km
  • Royal Tandoori0.5 km
  • Temple Square Cafe0.9 km
  • Dartford Valley Rugby Club0.9 km
  • Milestone Marble Cafe0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.3 km
  • Dartford Service Station0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • JKJ Janith Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Milestone Kebab0.5 km
  • Shish Mangal0.6 km
  • TGF Pizza0.3 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dartford1.3 km
  • Stone Crossing-Horns Cross2.2 km
  • Greenhithe for Bluewater3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Fulwich0.2 km
  • Barham Road0.2 km
  • Barham Road0.2 km
  • Brentfield Road0.2 km
  • The Brent0.2 km