dartford DA8 Postcodes

Dartford (DA8)

The DA8 postcode area is located in the Dartford postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 887 individual postcodes.

There are 5 electoral wards in the DA8 postcode area, including Belvedere, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Dartford, Erith, Gravesend, Greenhithe, Longfield, Sidcup, Swanscombe, Welling which come under the local authority of the Bexley Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 14% of people in DA8 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 DA8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The DA8 postcode is an area located in the district of Dartford, in the county of Kent in the South East of England. It is located north of the River Thames, and south of Dartford town centre. The area includes areas such as Aberfeldy, Brooklands and Temple Hill, as well as the towns of Slade Green and Erith.

The DA8 postcode covers a wide area and is home to a diverse population. Official statistics from 2011 give the population as 16,754, with 61.3% of the residents being white, and 21.4% being from an Asian or Asian Britain background. The population of the postcode is ethnically diverse, and has a wide range of ages, with the largest groups falling into the 25-44 year old and 45-64 year old age groups.

The area is served by several bus routes, two of which link up the areas of Slade Green, Erith, and Dartford to Bluewater shopping centre. The nearest train service is Erith Station, which has direct connections to central London, and provides easy access to Ebbsfleet and Stratford International Stations.

Erith Town Centre is the main focus of shopping and leisure in the area, with a vibrant and diverse mix of independent shops, high street brands, markers, cafes and restaurants. There are many parks and green spaces to be found in the area, including Slade Green Recreation Ground and Danson Park; both of which are used for sporting activities and host a range of community activities throughout the year. There is also a cinema and several fitness centres.

There are two primary schools located in the postcode area, plus a choice of two secondary academies; all of which rank highly in local education league tables. There are several options for higher and further education too, including Dartford College and The University of Greenwich.

The area has been in the process of regeneration for several years, and new homes are being built in many of the suburbs; this is adding to the vibrancy of the local area, along with a range of cultural activities, and community events.

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