Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

RYECROFT, DA3 7AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RYECROFT, DA3 7AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

258

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /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: DA3 7AU 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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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DA3 7AU's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £780k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £780k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

DA3 7AU is a sought-after residential area on Ryecroft, 0.1km from Longfield Hill in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet ward and the Dartford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA3, DA3 7AU offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £780k. 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 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00122649 (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 DA3 7AU. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 650,000

5 sales · Mean £ 689,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

DA3 7AU has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good334 pupils1.4 km
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Rowhill School

Good142 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Green Man Public House0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meopham1.5 km
  • Longfield2.6 km
  • Sole Street3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Green Man0.1 km
  • The Green Man0.1 km
  • Monkreed Villas0.4 km
  • Monkreed Villas0.4 km