DA2 6AQ is a mixed residential area on Newbury Close, 0.6km from Fleet-Downs in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Stone House ward and the Dartford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, down 46.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA2 6AQ are sourced from Output Area E00122675 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWBURY CLOSE, DA2 6AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWBURY CLOSE, DA2 6AQ.
348
46
£ 56,500 /yr
49%
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
DA2 6AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 46.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA2 6AQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 205,750
6 sales · Mean £ 206,500
Semi-Detached
£ 353,000
2 sales · Mean £ 353,000
Terraced
£ 300,000
2 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA2 6AQ is moderate at 58 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.
school Local Schools
The Gateway Primary Academy
The Brent Primary School
The Leigh Academy
Stone Lodge School
Fleetdown Primary Academy
Dartford Primary Academy
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Dartford Superstore0.7 km
- Fleetdale Food & Wine0.9 km
- P K News & Convenience Store0.9 km
- Sams Sweets N Shakes0.7 km
- Colney Butchers0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Champons Bar1.0 km
- Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.3 km
- The Tiger1.0 km
- Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.7 km
- Dartford Cricket Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- McDonalds0.6 km
- Miller & Carter0.5 km
- Fleetdale Cafe0.9 km
- Milestone Marble Cafe0.1 km
- Royal Tandoori0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Dartford Service Station0.6 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Izzy's Grill (West Stand Pod And East Stand Pod)1.0 km
- Polash Green Spice0.7 km
- Princes Fish Bar0.5 km
- Subway @ Dartford Service Station0.6 km
- Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway0.4 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fulwich Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dartford1.8 km
- Stone Crossing-Horns Cross1.9 km
- Greenhithe for Bluewater2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Milestone Road0.0 km
- Milestone Road0.1 km
- Watling Street Cemetery0.2 km
- Watling Street Cemetery0.2 km
- The Brent School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA26AQ · Data under Open Government Licence