DA2 6BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Road, 0.9km from Fleet-Downs in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Stone House ward and the Dartford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA2 6BJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 72.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DA2 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00122706 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, DA2 6BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, DA2 6BJ.
277
37
£ 50,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA2 6BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DA2 6BJ has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 72.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA2 6BJ. The average age is 37.2. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 122,500
2 sales · Mean £ 122,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA2 6BJ has low crime rates — 47 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 Brent Primary School
Stone Lodge School
The Gateway Primary Academy
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
Fleetdown Primary Academy
The Leigh Academy
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Dartford Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Miller & Carter0.9 km
- Milestone Marble Cafe0.5 km
- British Raj0.8 km
- Lizzie's0.8 km
- Royal Tandoori0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Princes Fish Bar0.9 km
- Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Goodview Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Milestone Kebab0.5 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Nisa0.5 km
- Shell Invictus0.5 km
- H B Stores0.0 km
- K&R Convenience Store0.5 km
- Nisa Local And Stone Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Beefs And Babes0.7 km
- Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.2 km
- Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.2 km
- Stone Lodge Bowls Club Catering0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stone Crossing-Horns Cross1.4 km
- Greenhithe for Bluewater2.2 km
- Dartford2.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Welsh Tavern0.0 km
- The Welsh Tavern0.0 km
- The Brent School0.2 km
- Victoria Park0.3 km
- The Brent School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA26BJ · Data under Open Government Licence