dartford DA2 Postcodes
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Dartford (DA2)
The DA2 postcode area is located in the Dartford postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 642 individual postcodes.
There are 26 electoral wards in the DA2 postcode area, including Belvedere, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Dartford, Erith, Gravesend, Greenhithe, Longfield, Sidcup, Swanscombe, Welling which come under the local authority of the Dartford Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in DA2 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 DA2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The DA2 postcode is located in the Dartford District of Kent, England. It covers the suburban area of Dartford as well as some of the surrounding villages including Belvedere, Erith and Barnes Cray.
The postcode area starts in the east at the River Thames, then follows along the west side of the A206 and Thames Road before reaching the central part of Dartford. It is then bordered by the A2 until it reaches the B260, which largely makes up the rest of the postcode area. It covers a total area of 57.71 square kilometres and contains a population of around 24,000 people.
The proximity of the DA2 postcode to the River Thames and the A2 means that there are excellent transport links, making the area popular and convenient for commuters. The drive to London from Dartford takes less than 45 minutes and there are two train lines that serve the town, the Southeastern line linking Dartford to London Charing Cross and London Victoria stations; and the Thameslink line which runs from Gravesend to the St Pancras International station. The area is also served by regular bus services and is just a short journey away from the Dartford Crossing which connects to Essex and beyond.
Being part of the Dartford Borough Council area, the DA2 postcode is served by a wide range of facilities and resources including schools, libraries, leisure centres and places of worship. The area also contains a number of parks and open spaces, including Orchard Lake and Parrock recreation grounds, as well as Tilbury Woods Nature Reserve and Footscray Meadows Country Park.
DA2 is also home to a variety of businesses, large and small, from manufacturing to the retail sector. The town hosts a weekly market and is seen as an important economic hub within the wider Kent region. The postcode is also increasingly popular with house-buyers and families due to its central location and relative affordability when compared with other areas.
Demographics
Kent
DA2 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.
| Outward Code | DA2 |
| Postal Town | Dartford |
| MSOA Name | Dartford 008 |
| LSOA Name | Dartford 008D |
| County | Kent |
| Region | Kent |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Dartford |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
DA2 Electoral Wards
The postal region of DA2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.