Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

GORSEWOOD ROAD, DA3 7AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORSEWOOD ROAD, DA3 7AD.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA3 7AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA3 7AD combines high owner-occupation (95%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DA3 7AD is a sought-after residential area on Gorsewood Road, 0.8km from New Barn in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley. Administratively it sits within Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet ward and the Dartford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA3, DA3 7AD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DA3 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00122648 (shared with 13 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 DA3 7AD. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

DA3 7AD has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour31
Violence and sexual offences31
Criminal damage and arson9
Other crime4
Possession of weapons4

school Local Schools

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Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good334 pupils0.2 km
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Rowhill School

Good142 pupils0.2 km
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Longfield Academy

Good1026 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield

Outstanding216 pupils1.1 km
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Hartley Primary Academy

Outstanding446 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Bottle And Basket Off Licence1.0 km
  • Gaydon Village Store1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longfield1.3 km
  • Meopham2.9 km
  • Sole Street4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Langafel School0.2 km
  • Langafel School0.2 km
  • New Barn Road0.4 km
  • New Barn Road0.5 km