DA2 6BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Fleet-Downs in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Stone House ward and the Dartford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA2 6BU is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DA2 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00122711 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA2 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA2 6BU.
313
37
£ 50,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA2 6BU 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 6BU has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA2 6BU. The average age is 37.0. 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: 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 around DA2 6BU is moderate at 57 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 Brent Primary School
The Gateway Primary Academy
Stone Lodge School
Fleetdown Primary Academy
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
The Leigh Academy
Dartford Primary Academy
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Fleetdale Food & Wine0.7 km
- P K News & Convenience Store0.7 km
- Special Treats1.0 km
- W H Smith0.9 km
- Nisa0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Level One Restaurant @ Darent Valley Hospital0.9 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Miller & Carter0.6 km
- Fleetdale Cafe0.7 km
- Milestone Marble Cafe0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Dartford Service Station0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Princes Fish Bar0.6 km
- Subway @ Dartford Service Station0.9 km
- Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Goodview Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Beefs And Babes0.8 km
- Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.3 km
- Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.4 km
- Stone Lodge Bowls Club Catering0.8 km
- Dartford Cricket Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stone Crossing-Horns Cross1.6 km
- Dartford2.3 km
- Greenhithe for Bluewater2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cugley Road0.2 km
- Cugley Road0.2 km
- The Welsh Tavern0.3 km
- Dovedale Road0.3 km
- The Brent School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA26BU · Data under Open Government Licence