Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

BRENT CLOSE, DA2 6DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRENT CLOSE, DA2 6DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

356

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA2 6DB 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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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DA2 6DB is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 2.8% year-on-year.

home £408,750 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA2 6DB is a mixed residential area on Brent Close, 0.6km from New Town in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Stone House ward and the Dartford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £408k, up 2.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA2 6DB are sourced from Output Area E00122678 (shared with 9 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 6DB. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 440,000

5 sales · Mean £ 412,000

Terraced

£ 347,500

8 sales · Mean £ 357,625

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

Crime around DA2 6DB is moderate at 61 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.

Violence and sexual offences217
Criminal damage and arson58
Anti-social behaviour40
Vehicle crime22
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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The Gateway Primary Academy

Good210 pupils0.1 km
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The Brent Primary School

Outstanding622 pupils0.5 km
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Stone Lodge School

418 pupils0.7 km
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The Leigh Academy

Good1379 pupils0.8 km
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Dartford Primary Academy

Good671 pupils0.8 km
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Fleetdown Primary Academy

Outstanding646 pupils1.2 km
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Temple Hill Primary Academy

Good895 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Foresters Public House1.0 km
  • Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.5 km
  • The Tiger0.8 km
  • Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.9 km
  • Dartford Cricket Club0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • House On The Hill0.9 km
  • Polash Green Spice0.8 km
  • Princes Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Subway @ Dartford Service Station0.7 km
  • Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Dartford Superstore0.8 km
  • Sams Sweets N Shakes0.8 km
  • Colney Butchers0.6 km
  • Nisa0.2 km
  • Shell Invictus0.3 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • Miller & Carter0.7 km
  • Milestone Marble Cafe0.2 km
  • Royal Tandoori0.2 km
  • Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Dartford Service Station0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fulwich Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dartford1.6 km
  • Stone Crossing-Horns Cross1.9 km
  • Greenhithe for Bluewater2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Milestone Road0.2 km
  • Milestone Road0.2 km
  • Brentfield Road0.3 km
  • Brentfield Road0.3 km
  • The Brent0.3 km