dartford DA3 Postcodes
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Dartford (DA3)
The DA3 postcode area is located in the Dartford postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 518 individual postcodes.
There are 14 electoral wards in the DA3 postcode area, including Belvedere, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Dartford, Erith, Gravesend, Greenhithe, Longfield, Sidcup, Swanscombe, Welling which come under the local authority of the Sevenoaks Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 29% of people in DA3 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 DA3 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
DA3 postcode is located in the Dartford district in the United Kingdom. The postcode covers the areas of Bean, Darenth, Farningham, Hartley, New Ash Green, South Darenth and West Kingsdown.
The postcode district is close to Sevenoaks and Tonbridge and is centered right at the heart of North Kent. It lies close to M25 junction 3, and is serviced by London and Southeast line trains at Greenhithe and Fawkham Junctions, although some come from Central London. It is mainly a residential area, with some growing light industry, and is only 25 miles from central London and 19 miles from Dover.
In terms of leisure and recreational activities, the postcode has many parks and open spaces, such as Hartley Bonfire Fields, Squirrels Wood, and Greenhithe's Hallett's Wood. There are cricket and tennis clubs, and golf courses near the postcode area, and many walking and cycling routes.
The postcode district also includes close proximity to the Bluewater shopping centre, Lakeside and The Nucleus Business Centre. Bluewater, in particular, has over 280 shops, as well as many restaurants, a cinema and various other entertainment and leisure facilities.
Schools situated close to the postcode district include Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, Ebbsfleet Academy, Longfield Academy, Bean Primary School, Hartley Primary School, New Ash Green Primary School, and Cobham Free School.
The postcode has good public transport links, with Thames Clipper boats providing a waterbus service to London and Kent. The postcode is also within easy reach of London airports, with Heathrow Airport being 35 miles away, Gatwick Airport 40 miles away, Stansted Airport 50 miles away and London City Airport 32 miles away.
The postcode district has undergone a number of redevelopment projects in recent years, with some new local housing developments taking place. In terms of local amenities, there is a local library in Dartford, and a number of doctors' surgeries, dental practices and pharmacies in the area.
Demographics
Kent
DA3 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 | DA3 |
| Postal Town | Dartford |
| MSOA Name | Sevenoaks 004 |
| LSOA Name | Sevenoaks 004C |
| County | Kent |
| Region | Kent |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Sevenoaks |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
DA3 Electoral Wards
The postal region of DA3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 29% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.