Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

WATLING STREET, DA2 6AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, DA2 6AF.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DA2 6AF spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 38.3% year-on-year.

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

DA2 6AF is a safe, established residential area on Watling Street, 0.4km from Fleet-Downs in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Stone House ward and the Dartford constituency.

For serious buyers, DA2 6AF is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, up 38.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA2 6AF are sourced from Output Area E00122675 (shared with 7 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 DA2 6AF. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.3%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean11.1%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 431,250

6 sales · Mean £ 413,333

Detached

£ 482,500

2 sales · Mean £ 482,500

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

DA2 6AF has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences123
Vehicle crime22
Criminal damage and arson17
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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The Brent Primary School

Outstanding622 pupils0.4 km
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The Gateway Primary Academy

Good210 pupils0.4 km
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The Leigh Academy

Good1379 pupils0.6 km
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Fleetdown Primary Academy

Outstanding646 pupils0.6 km
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Stone Lodge School

418 pupils0.8 km
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Dartford Primary Academy

Good671 pupils1.1 km
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Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good638 pupils1.2 km
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Dartford Superstore0.7 km
  • Fleetdale Food & Wine0.6 km
  • P K News & Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Sams Sweets N Shakes0.7 km
  • Nisa0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Champons Bar1.0 km
  • Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.4 km
  • Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.7 km
  • Dartford Cricket Club0.6 km
  • PP Catering1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • Miller & Carter0.3 km
  • Fleetdale Cafe0.6 km
  • Milestone Marble Cafe0.3 km
  • Royal Tandoori0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Dartford Service Station0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Izzy's Grill (West Stand Pod And East Stand Pod)1.0 km
  • Polash Green Spice0.8 km
  • Princes Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Subway @ Dartford Service Station0.6 km
  • Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fulwich Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stone Crossing-Horns Cross1.9 km
  • Dartford2.0 km
  • Greenhithe for Bluewater2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Watling Street Cemetery0.2 km
  • Watling Street Cemetery0.2 km
  • Cugley Road0.2 km
  • Cugley Road0.3 km
  • Princes Avenue0.3 km