Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

MARYFIELD CLOSE, DA5 2HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARYFIELD CLOSE, DA5 2HY.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA5 2HY 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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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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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, DA5 2HY combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£493k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 27.1% year-on-year.

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

DA5 2HY is a sought-after residential area on Maryfield Close, 0.7km from Joyden's Wood in Joyden's Wood. Administratively it sits within Joyden's Wood ward and the Dartford constituency.

For serious buyers, DA5 2HY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £493k, down 27.1% year-on-year. 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 DA5 2HY are sourced from Output Area E00122605 (shared with 7 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 DA5 2HY. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.3%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 470,000

13 sales · Mean £ 501,576

Detached

£ 620,000

3 sales · Mean £ 613,333

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

DA5 2HY has low crime rates — 21 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Joydens Wood Junior School

Requires Improvement299 pupils0.3 km
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Joydens Wood Infant School

Good247 pupils0.3 km
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Maypole Primary School

Good414 pupils0.4 km
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Wilmington Academy

Good1355 pupils1.4 km
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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

Good1030 pupils1.4 km
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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Good1050 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Maypole Social Club1.0 km
  • New Dartford Sports Bar0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Gray & Sons Butchers0.5 km
  • J & R Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Joydens Wood Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Joydens Wood Service Station0.6 km
  • Summerhouse Food And Wine0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Mahan Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • Kebab Bexley0.9 km
  • Lau's Kitchen0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Reynolds Fitness Spa0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexley2.2 km
  • Crayford2.3 km
  • Albany Park3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Briar Road0.3 km
  • Briar Road0.4 km
  • Post Office0.4 km
  • Post Office0.4 km
  • Birchwood Drive0.5 km