DA2 6DY is a safe, established residential area on Princes Road, 0.3km from Fleet-Downs in Dartford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Brent ward and the Dartford constituency.
Day-to-day life in DA2 6DY has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dartford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA2 6DY are sourced from Output Area E00167450 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCES ROAD, DA2 6DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES ROAD, DA2 6DY.
360
27
£ 59,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA2 6DY 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DA2 6DY — age 27, 39% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA2 6DY. The average age is 26.9. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA2 6DY has low crime rates — 34 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.
school Local Schools
Fleetdown Primary Academy
The Brent Primary School
The Gateway Primary Academy
The Leigh Academy
Stone Lodge School
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
Dartford Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- W H Smith0.9 km
- Nisa0.6 km
- Shell Invictus0.5 km
- Dartford Judo Club1.0 km
- Abi Minimarket0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Fleetdale Cafe0.4 km
- Milestone Marble Cafe0.6 km
- Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Dartford Valley Rugby Club0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway0.8 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.2 km
- Four Seasons0.6 km
- Golden Star0.8 km
- New Golden City0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Dartford Cricket Club0.8 km
- Brent School Old Boys Social Club0.5 km
- Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Dartford Service Station0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stone Crossing-Horns Cross1.9 km
- Dartford2.3 km
- Greenhithe for Bluewater2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cugley Road0.1 km
- Cugley Road0.1 km
- Dovedale Road0.2 km
- Dovedale Road0.2 km
- Weardale Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA26DY · Data under Open Government Licence