Postcode DA1 1BJ (Dartford)

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The postcode DA1 1BJ is located in Dartford, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in July 2021 and is an active postcode. DA1 1BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DA1 1BJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of DA1 1BJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to DA1 1BJ is Vauxhall Place which is centered 87 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cranford Road and is 118 m away. The closest railway station is Dartford Rail Station, 781 m away.

The closest primary school to DA1 1BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Westgate Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 6, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Dartford Science & Technology College. The last OFSTED inspection on March 8, 2017 rated this school as Good

The nearest takeaway food is available from Essex Pizzeria And Coffee and is 4.7 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2021.

Policing for DA1 1BJ is covered by the Kent police force association and West Kent is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to DA1 1BJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DA1 1BJ, and the approximate distance away.

Vauxhall Place 87 m
Phoenix Place 133 m
Heath Street 138 m
North Street 155 m
Lowfield Street 168 m
Gordon Road 187 m
Cranford Road 197 m
Highfield Road South 221 m
Spring Vale South 239 m
Ingram Road 239 m
Instone Road 269 m
Vaughan Close 288 m
Chestnut Road 290 m
Larch Road 300 m
Highfield Road 351 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DA1 1BJ

Introduction July 2021
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DA1 1BJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dartford Science & Technology College Good
(March 8, 2017)
355 m
Westgate Primary School Good
(March 6, 2019)
418 m
Oakfield Primary Academy Good
(October 6, 2021)
792 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford Good
(February 12, 2020)
864 m
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Outstanding
(October 20, 2021)
893 m
Dartford Primary Academy Good
(January 24, 2018)
893 m
Dartford Grammar School 901 m
West Hill Primary Academy Good
(October 1, 2021)
1.18 km
North Kent College Good
(November 30, 2017)
1.25 km
River Mill Primary School 1.45 km
The Leigh Academy Good
(November 16, 2017)
1.47 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Good
(September 21, 2017)
1.48 km
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 19, 2019)
1.62 km
Temple Hill Primary Academy Good
(June 26, 2019)
1.7 km
The Gateway Primary Academy Good
(January 17, 2017)
1.82 km
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Outstanding
(October 6, 2021)
1.87 km
Wentworth Primary School Good
(November 7, 2017)
1.88 km
Wilmington Primary School Good
(June 20, 2019)
1.92 km
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Good
(November 7, 2017)
2.01 km
Wilmington Academy Good
(February 21, 2017)
2.1 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DA1 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Compass Group UK And Ireland - Chartwells School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 24, 2022
4.62 km
Essex Pizzeria And Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2021
4.7 km
Purfleet General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 13, 2020
4.7 km
John's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 2, 2022
4.7 km
The Royal Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 20, 2021
4.86 km
May's Catering Company Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 5, 2022
4.91 km
May's Event Catering Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
April 14, 2022
4.91 km
The Backstage Centre Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 21, 2021
4.91 km
The Fleet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 28, 2021
4.91 km
Capital Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 18, 2022
5.15 km
Johns Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 28, 2020
5.15 km
McColl's Retail Group Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 24, 2022
5.15 km
Ruby's Cafe Other catering premises 4
Good
July 2, 2021
5.16 km
The Tastesmiths Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
August 27, 2021
5.16 km
Woodlands Pre School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 27, 2017
5.19 km
RSPB Nature Reserve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 24, 2022
5.21 km
GXO Logistics Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
September 29, 2021
5.33 km
Crayzee Barn At Woollett Hall Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 21, 2021
5.34 km
Kelsey's Kitchen (T/A/ Kelsey Farms) Retailers - other 4
Good
December 2, 2021
5.34 km
Atalian Servest Food Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
5.39 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DA1 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Cranford Road Bus Stop/Station 118 m
Fox and Hounds Bus Stop/Station 121 m
Instone Road Bus Stop/Station 241 m
Instone Road Bus Stop/Station 245 m
Chestnut Road Bus Stop/Station 266 m
Lowfield Street Taxi Rank 324 m
Spital Street Taxi Rank 469 m
Kent Road Taxi Rank 592 m
Dartford Rail Station Rail 781 m
Crayford Rail Station Rail 2.68 km
Crayford Rail Station Rail 2.7 km
Barking Riverside Pier Ferry 10.82 km
Barking Riverside Pier Ferry 10.82 km
Barking Riverside Pier Ferry 10.84 km
London Southend Airport Air 36.79 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.1 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.15 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DA1 1BJ - Data from Dec 2021

Brooklands Lake Inland Water 609 m
Brickhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Dartford Fresh Marshes Wetland 1.75 km
Rowhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Dartford Salt Marshes Wetland 3.05 km
Swanley Bottom Valley 3.15 km
Crayford Marshes Wetland 3.2 km
Dartford Marshes Wetland 3.22 km
The Alders Woodland Or Forest 3.25 km
Great Mount Hill Or Mountain 3.26 km
Bigs Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.65 km
Churchfield Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.79 km
Ladies Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.8 km
Norman's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.88 km
Darenth Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.94 km

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.44054100
Longitude 0.21559200
OS Easting 554081
OS Northing 0173611
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
10630
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Kent

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Dartford
County Electorial Division Wilmington ED
Electoral Ward Town
Local Authority District Dartford
Region / Government Office Region South East
European Electoral Region South East
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: South East
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Kent and Medway

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000107
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

NHS England Region South East
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
West Kent
Cancer Alliance Kent and Medway
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South East Coast
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Kent and Medway
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Kent and Medway CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Commuters with young families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bexley BUASD
Workplace Zone E33042894
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Dartford 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Dartford 009C
Output Area / Small Area 4A3