DA9 9BT is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Swanscombe in Swanscombe. Administratively it sits within Greenhithe & Knockhall ward and the Dartford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DA9 9BT offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dartford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA9 9BT are sourced from Output Area E00189793 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA9 9BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA9 9BT.
219
29
£ 71,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA9 9BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Average age 29, 47% renting. DA9 9BT has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA9 9BT. The average age is 29.0. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA9 9BT has low crime rates — 33 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
Knockhall Primary School
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Pier Hotel0.4 km
- Sir John Franklin0.4 km
- Greenhithe And Swanscombe Royal British Legion Social Club0.9 km
- Lads Of The Village0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Abercorn School1.0 km
- Mad Play0.5 km
- Subway Restaurant @ Asda0.1 km
- Ch&Co @ Academy Of Medical Sciences (Ams)1.0 km
- Cafe De Dawn0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.1 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Nisa Local Havelock Drive0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sushi Daily0.1 km
- Subway Shop'n Drive Rontec0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Sans Mini Market0.8 km
- Shop'n Drive INKL0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Dartford Travelodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenhithe for Bluewater0.3 km
- Stone Crossing-Horns Cross0.9 km
- Swanscombe- George & Dragon2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Asda0.1 km
- Asda Car Park0.1 km
- Asda0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- Asda0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA99BT · Data under Open Government Licence