DA9 9BX is a safe, established residential area on Reservoir Close, 0.4km from Greenhithe in Swanscombe. Administratively it sits within Greenhithe & Knockhall ward and the Dartford constituency.
For families considering a move, DA9 9BX represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, down 1.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA9 9BX are sourced from Output Area E00189624 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RESERVOIR CLOSE, DA9 9BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RESERVOIR CLOSE, DA9 9BX.
354
40
£ 71,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA9 9BX 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
DA9 9BX is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £347k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA9 9BX. The average age is 40.4. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 347,500
4 sales · Mean £ 357,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA9 9BX has low crime rates — 42 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
The Craylands School
Cherry Orchard Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Pier Hotel0.8 km
- Sir John Franklin0.8 km
- Greenhithe And Swanscombe Royal British Legion Social Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Abercorn School1.0 km
- Ch&Co @ Academy Of Medical Sciences (Ams)1.0 km
- Cafe De Dawn0.8 km
- St Mary Greenhithe Community Cafe0.3 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Sans Mini Market0.4 km
- Shop'n Drive INKL0.5 km
- Greenhithe Marketplace0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Nisa Local Havelock Drive0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Subway Shop'n Drive Rontec0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenhithe for Bluewater0.7 km
- Swanscombe- George & Dragon1.6 km
- Stone Crossing-Horns Cross1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Knockhall Chase0.2 km
- Knockhall Chase0.2 km
- Johnsons Way0.3 km
- Knockhall Primary School0.3 km
- Johnsons Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA99BX · Data under Open Government Licence