DA9 9BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cotton Lane, 0.7km from Crossways in Stone (Dartford). Administratively it sits within Stone House ward and the Dartford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA9 9BB is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DA9 9BB are sourced from Output Area E00122716 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTTON LANE, DA9 9BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTON LANE, DA9 9BB.
330
37
£ 50,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA9 9BB 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DA9 9BB's 62% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA9 9BB. The average age is 37.0. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA9 9BB has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stone Lodge School
The Brent Primary School
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
The Gateway Primary Academy
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Dartford Travelodge0.8 km
- Campanile Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Talkington Bates Catering @ Thermo Fisher Scientific0.8 km
- Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill1.0 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- John Lewis Partnership Staff Canteen0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- J Coxedge Limited1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Stone Lodge Bowls Club Catering0.4 km
- Beefs And Babes0.7 km
- Lads Of The Village0.7 km
- Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.8 km
- The Bull0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Dartford Judo Club0.7 km
- Abi Minimarket1.0 km
- H B Stores0.9 km
- Nisa Local And Stone Pharmacy0.7 km
- Sans Mini Market1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stone Crossing-Horns Cross0.7 km
- Greenhithe for Bluewater1.7 km
- Dartford2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Crossways Management Centre0.4 km
- Global House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA99BB · Data under Open Government Licence