Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

HIGH STREET, DA1 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, DA1 1DU.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 60,400 /yr

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Employed

66%

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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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DA1 1DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 21% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

DA1 1DU is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.7km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (213 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for DA1 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00189775 (shared with 70 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 1DU. 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

White / British63.2%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean13.0%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near DA1 1DU are high at 213 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 offences355
Anti-social behaviour205
Shoplifting203
Criminal damage and arson76
Other theft65

school Local Schools

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Westgate Primary School

Good241 pupils0.4 km
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Dartford Science & Technology College

Good860 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

Good217 pupils0.7 km
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Dartford Grammar School

Outstanding1534 pupils0.8 km
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Dartford Primary Academy

Good671 pupils0.8 km
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Dartford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1241 pupils0.9 km
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River Mill Primary School

180 pupils1.0 km
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West Hill Primary Academy

Good534 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Dan Convenience Store (Costcutter)1.0 km
  • Barters News0.8 km
  • Nice Price0.1 km
  • Card Factory0.1 km
  • Colney Butchers1.0 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Golden Palace1.0 km
  • Pagoda Inn Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Diamond Grill0.2 km
  • Invicta Spice0.3 km
  • Kia Kebabs0.1 km
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Royal Victoria And Bull Hotel0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Dartford Masonic Club Bar0.7 km
  • The Stage Door0.1 km
  • Amar Hall0.4 km
  • Dartford Conservative Club0.2 km
  • Royal Naval Association0.4 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • BeeZoo Espresso Bar0.4 km
  • Bella Venezia0.2 km
  • Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre0.4 km
  • Coffee Pot0.2 km
  • Dartford Dosa House0.1 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Food Plus Savemore0.1 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • The Book Stall0.4 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dartford0.4 km
  • Crayford2.7 km
  • Slade Green3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Lowfield Street0.1 km
  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Market Street0.1 km