DA2 6AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Watling Street, 0.4km from Fleet-Downs in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Brent ward and the Dartford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA2, DA2 6AA offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA2 6AA are sourced from Output Area E00167449 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATLING STREET, DA2 6AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, DA2 6AA.
418
48
£ 59,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DA2 6AA — age 48, 88% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA2 6AA. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
2 sales · Mean £ 380,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA2 6AA has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
The Gateway Primary Academy
The Leigh Academy
The Brent Primary School
Dartford Primary Academy
Fleetdown Primary Academy
Stone Lodge School
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- House On The Hill1.0 km
- Izzy's Grill (West Stand Pod And East Stand Pod)0.7 km
- Polash Green Spice0.5 km
- Princes Fish Bar0.4 km
- Subway @ Dartford Service Station0.4 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Dartford Superstore0.5 km
- Fleetdale Food & Wine0.7 km
- P K News & Convenience Store0.7 km
- Sams Sweets N Shakes0.5 km
- Colney Butchers0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Champons Bar0.7 km
- Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.5 km
- The Tiger0.9 km
- Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.9 km
- Dartford Cricket Club0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Club Room Cafe @ David Lloyd0.9 km
- McDonalds0.4 km
- Miller & Carter0.3 km
- Fleetdale Cafe0.7 km
- Milestone Marble Cafe0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Dartford Service Station0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fulwich Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dartford1.7 km
- Stone Crossing-Horns Cross2.1 km
- Greenhithe for Bluewater3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Watling Street Cemetery0.1 km
- Watling Street Cemetery0.1 km
- Pilgrims Way0.2 km
- Pilgrims Way0.2 km
- Milestone Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA26AA · Data under Open Government Licence