47,020TOTAL POPULATION
18,699HOUSEHOLDS
6.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£31,720AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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DA12 POSTCODE REGION

Dartford (DA12)

The DA12 postcode area is located in the Dartford postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 1356 individual postcodes.

There are 14 electoral wards in the DA12 postcode area, including Belvedere, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Dartford, Erith, Gravesend, Greenhithe, Longfield, Sidcup, Swanscombe, Welling which come under the local authority of the Gravesham Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in DA12 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of DA12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The DA12 postcode is located in the Dartford district of Kent, England. It covers the towns of Cobham, Chalk, Gravesend, and Shorne, and the villages of Luddesdown, Meopham, Northfleet, and Southfleet. It has a population of around 40,500 according to the 2011 census.

The economy of this postcode is diverse, with a range of businesses from manufacturing to professional services. The manufacturing sector has seen recent growth, in particular electronics, food production, precision engineering, and chemicals. In addition, the area is host to a number of logistics centres and warehouses, as well as being home to some major distribution industries.

DA12 benefits from a variety of transport links. The Dartford Crossing links Dartford to the nearby town of Thurrock, along the M25 motorway. There is also a range of local transportation services, such as buses and trains, with regular services connecting the postcode to surrounding areas.

At the heart of DA12 is education. Within the postcode, there are over 20 primary and secondary schools, alongside a further 8 colleges and universities. These offer a variety of courses in a variety of disciplines, making DA12 a popular choice for those looking to study or start a career.

The area has a strong sense of community, with a range of local organisations, such as community centres, churches, charities, and sports clubs all contributing to the area's wellbeing.

DA12 is also home to a number of leisure opportunities, from retail to parks and leisure centres. As well as this, the area provides an array of green spaces and supported arts venues.

The area is also well connected to nearby towns and villages, allowing easy access to more rural places of interest and attractions.

The area has strong historical links, with its close proximity to the nearby chalk cliffs providing both a fascinating geological backdrop and a number of associated archaeological sites.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in DA12 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 17%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 28%DE

According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 75%WHITE
  • 25%NON-WHITE

75% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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DA12Kent

Kent

The county of Kent

DA12 is located in the county of Kent, in England.

Kent has a total population of 1,820,400, making it the 6th largest county in the UK.

Kent has a total area of 1443 square miles, and a population density of 486 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Kent Postal Town Map
Outward CodeDA12
Postal TownDartford
MSOA NameGravesham 002
LSOA NameGravesham 002A
CountyKent
RegionKent
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityGravesham
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

DA12 Electoral Wards

The postal region of DA12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Chalk
Church Street
Kent
Cobham
Gadshill
Gravesend
Higham
Lower Higham
Milton
Riverview Park
Round Street
Shorne
Shorne Ridgeway
Singlewell
Thong
Browse Postcodes in DA12

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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