DA3 7BQ is a safe, established residential area on Castle Hill, 0.4km from Hartley Green in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley. Administratively it sits within Fawkham and West Kingsdown ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA3, DA3 7BQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 141.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA3 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00124039 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE HILL, DA3 7BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE HILL, DA3 7BQ.
104
46
£ 44,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA3 7BQ 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.
Area Character
DA3 7BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 141.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA3 7BQ. The average age is 45.9. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 925,000
3 sales · Mean £ 791,666
Semi-Detached
£ 435,000
1 sales · Mean £ 435,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DA3 7BQ has low crime rates — 27 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Hartley Primary Academy
Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield
Longfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Bottle And Basket Off Licence0.7 km
- NTS Minimarket0.5 km
- Gaydon Village Store0.8 km
- Fairby Stores0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Corinthian Sports Club0.6 km
- Hartley Country Club0.6 km
- Hartley & District Social Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longfield1.0 km
- Meopham4.2 km
- Farningham Road4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Green Way0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DA37BQ · Data under Open Government Licence