Is DA3 7DS a safe place to live?

Yes, DA3 7DS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 29 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in DA3 7DS?

The average property price in DA3 7DS is currently around £256k.

What is the population of DA3 7DS?

The population for the DA3 7DS area is approximately 278 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

SILVERDALE, DA3 7DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVERDALE, DA3 7DS.

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

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Population

278

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA3 7DS 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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6/10

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5/10

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3/10

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4/10

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5/10

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7/10

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6/10

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4/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 44, DA3 7DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 51.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA3 7DS is a safe, established residential area on Silverdale, 0.7km from Hartley Green in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley. Administratively it sits within Hartley and Hodsoll Street ward and the Dartford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, up 51.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA3 7DS are sourced from Output Area E00124081 (shared with 8 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 7DS. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%

Asian / British Asian5.7%

Black / African / Caribbean1.8%

Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 250,500

12 sales · Mean £ 262,800

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

DA3 7DS has low crime rates — 29 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 behaviour35

Violence and sexual offences31

Criminal damage and arson9

Other crime7

Other theft6

school Local Schools

Longfield Academy

Good1026 pupils0.5 km

Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield

Outstanding216 pupils0.7 km

Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good334 pupils0.8 km

Rowhill School

Good142 pupils0.8 km

Hartley Primary Academy

Outstanding446 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby

Hodgson Pharmacy0.7 km
Longfield Village Butcher0.9 km
Longfield Wine Merchant0.9 km
Bottle And Basket Off Licence0.4 km
NTS Minimarket0.4 km
+ 4 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Railway Tavern0.9 km
Hartley Country Club0.8 km
Hartley & District Social Club0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby

Longfield Tandoori0.7 km
Taste Of China0.7 km
Costa Coffee0.9 km
Dolly's Diner0.7 km
Efsane0.9 km

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Supermarkets

4 nearby

McColls0.7 km
The Co-operative0.9 km
Waitrose0.7 km
The Co-operative0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop