Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

THE TERRACES, DA2 6BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE TERRACES, DA2 6BX.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA2 6BX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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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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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 35, DA2 6BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

DA2 6BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Terraces, 0.5km from Fleet-Downs in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Stone House ward and the Dartford constituency.

For families considering a move, DA2 6BX represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA2 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00189744 (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 6BX. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.9%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean13.2%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 264,000

17 sales · Mean £ 256,676

Flat

£ 207,500

3 sales · Mean £ 194,500

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

DA2 6BX has low crime rates — 43 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 offences138
Vehicle crime31
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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The Brent Primary School

Outstanding622 pupils0.3 km
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The Gateway Primary Academy

Good210 pupils0.5 km
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Stone Lodge School

418 pupils0.7 km
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Fleetdown Primary Academy

Outstanding646 pupils0.7 km
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The Leigh Academy

Good1379 pupils0.8 km
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Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good638 pupils1.1 km
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Dartford Primary Academy

Good671 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

18 nearby
  • Dartford Superstore0.9 km
  • Fleetdale Food & Wine0.7 km
  • P K News & Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Sams Sweets N Shakes0.9 km
  • Nisa0.3 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • Miller & Carter0.5 km
  • Fleetdale Cafe0.7 km
  • Milestone Marble Cafe0.3 km
  • Royal Tandoori0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Dartford Service Station0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Polash Green Spice0.9 km
  • Princes Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Subway @ Dartford Service Station0.7 km
  • Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fulwich Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Beefs And Babes1.0 km
  • Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.3 km
  • Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.5 km
  • Stone Lodge Bowls Club Catering0.9 km
  • Dartford Cricket Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stone Crossing-Horns Cross1.7 km
  • Dartford2.1 km
  • Greenhithe for Bluewater2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cugley Road0.2 km
  • Cugley Road0.2 km
  • The Brent School0.2 km
  • The Brent School0.3 km
  • Milestone Road0.4 km