DA3 7DW is a sought-after residential area on Fairacre Place, 0.6km from Longfield in Sevenoaks. Administratively it sits within Hartley and Hodsoll Street ward and the Dartford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA3, DA3 7DW offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 89% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £680k. 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 7DW are sourced from Output Area E00124077 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRACRE PLACE, DA3 7DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRACRE PLACE, DA3 7DW.
286
55
£ 48,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA3 7DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
DA3 7DW is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 89% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £680k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA3 7DW. The average age is 55.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 680,000
1 sales · Mean £ 680,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA3 7DW has low crime rates — 41 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.
school Local Schools
Longfield Academy
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Rowhill School
Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield
Hartley Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Hodgson Pharmacy0.4 km
- Longfield Village Butcher0.6 km
- Longfield Wine Merchant0.6 km
- Bottle And Basket Off Licence0.7 km
- NTS Minimarket0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Railway Tavern0.6 km
- Hartley & District Social Club0.9 km
- Long Valley Sport And Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Longfield Tandoori0.4 km
- Taste Of China0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Dolly's Diner0.4 km
- Longfield Senior Lunch Club And Friends0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- McColls0.4 km
- The Co-operative0.6 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Longfield Fish Bar0.6 km
- Longfield Kebab House0.6 km
- Sher-e-bangla0.6 km
- Station Fish Bar0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longfield0.5 km
- Meopham3.7 km
- Farningham Road4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Bridge0.3 km
- Larks Field0.3 km
- Railway Bridge0.3 km
- Larks Field0.4 km
- St Marys Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA37DW · Data under Open Government Licence