Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

DA1 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA1 1BP.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 60,400 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA1 1BP 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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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DA1 1BP is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

DA1 1BP is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.8km from Temple Hill in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Burnham ward and the Dartford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DA1 1BP offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dartford. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for DA1 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00189718 (shared with 45 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 1BP. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.2%
Asian / British Asian22.8%
Black / African / Caribbean24.6%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near DA1 1BP are high at 156 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.

Violence and sexual offences308
Shoplifting218
Anti-social behaviour211
Criminal damage and arson67
Other theft65

school Local Schools

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River Mill Primary School

180 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

Good217 pupils0.7 km
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Westgate Primary School

Good241 pupils0.7 km
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Dartford Science & Technology College

Good860 pupils0.9 km
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Dartford Grammar School

Outstanding1534 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford

Good424 pupils1.0 km
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Dartford Primary Academy

Good671 pupils1.0 km
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Temple Hill Primary Academy

Good895 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Nice Price0.3 km
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • Colney Butchers1.0 km
  • Gurkha Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Like Foods International0.4 km
  • + 46 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Royal Victoria And Bull Hotel0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Dartford Masonic Club Bar0.8 km
  • The Stage Door0.3 km
  • The Tiger0.8 km
  • Atik0.4 km
  • Dartford & District Irish Association0.4 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • BeeZoo Espresso Bar0.0 km
  • Bella Venezia0.4 km
  • Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre0.8 km
  • Coffee Pot0.2 km
  • Dartford Dosa House0.3 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Food Plus Savemore0.4 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • The Book Stall0.0 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Diamond Grill0.4 km
  • Invicta Spice0.0 km
  • Kia Kebabs0.3 km
  • Love Bubble Tea0.4 km
  • Metro's0.5 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dartford0.0 km
  • Crayford2.7 km
  • Slade Green2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Dartford Rail Station0.0 km
  • Prospect Place0.1 km
  • Dartford Rail Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Dartford Rail Station0.1 km