Postcode DA1 1BL (Dartford)

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

DA1 1BL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4 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 1BL as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.

The closest road name to DA1 1BL is Finchley Close which is centered 62 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Fulwich and is 169 m away. The closest railway station is Dartford Rail Station, 1.18 km away.

The closest primary school to DA1 1BL (for ages 11 and under) is The Gateway Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 17, 2017. 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 May's Catering Company and is 3.98 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 5, 2022.

Policing for DA1 1BL 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 1BL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Finchley Close 62 m
Mildred Close 66 m
Ivy Close 70 m
Fairfax Court 99 m
Howard Road 102 m
Brentfield Road 142 m
Carlisle Road 146 m
Barham Road 146 m
Brent Way 148 m
Elham Crescent 203 m
St Vincents Road 218 m
Shenley Road 232 m
Brent Close 260 m
The Brent 264 m
Sundridge Close 266 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DA1 1BL

Introduction April 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 1BL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Gateway Primary Academy Good
(January 17, 2017)
413 m
Dartford Primary Academy Good
(January 24, 2018)
558 m
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 19, 2019)
736 m
The Brent Primary School Outstanding
(March 8, 2017)
741 m
Stone Lodge School 894 m
The Leigh Academy Good
(November 16, 2017)
898 m
Temple Hill Primary Academy Good
(June 26, 2019)
1.02 km
River Mill Primary School 1.32 km
Fleetdown Primary Academy 1.33 km
Westgate Primary School Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.68 km
Dartford Science & Technology College Good
(March 8, 2017)
1.76 km
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.82 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.9 km
The Leigh UTC Good
(February 2, 2017)
1.92 km
Oakfield Primary Academy Good
(October 6, 2021)
2.01 km
Dartford Grammar School 2.08 km
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School 2.12 km
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Outstanding
(October 20, 2021)
2.22 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Good
(September 21, 2017)
2.22 km
West Hill Primary Academy Good
(October 1, 2021)
2.32 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
John's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 2, 2022
3.61 km
Compass Group UK And Ireland - Chartwells School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 24, 2022
3.89 km
May's Catering Company Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 5, 2022
3.98 km
May's Event Catering Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
April 14, 2022
3.98 km
The Backstage Centre Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 21, 2021
3.98 km
The Fleet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 28, 2021
3.98 km
Essex Pizzeria And Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2021
4.03 km
Purfleet General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 13, 2020
4.03 km
Co-op Thurrock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 22, 2021
4.12 km
Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 8, 2022
4.12 km
GXO Logistics Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
September 29, 2021
4.21 km
Hotel Ibis Uk Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 4, 2022
4.27 km
Burgers LDN Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 2, 2022
4.3 km
Johns Cafe Other catering premises 4
Good
March 19, 2022
4.3 km
Royal Curry Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 14, 2021
4.3 km
The Royal Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 20, 2021
4.34 km
Atalian Servest Food Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.38 km
Tesco Distribution Centre - Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 11, 2019
4.38 km
Ruby's Cafe Other catering premises 4
Good
July 2, 2021
4.43 km
The Tastesmiths Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
August 27, 2021
4.43 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Fulwich Bus Stop/Station 169 m
Barham Road Bus Stop/Station 171 m
Barham Road Bus Stop/Station 177 m
Brentfield Road Bus Stop/Station 244 m
The Brent Bus Stop/Station 247 m
Dartford Rail Station Taxi Rank 1.23 km
Lowfield Street Taxi Rank 1.3 km
Hythe Street Taxi Rank 1.33 km
Dartford Rail Station Rail 1.18 km
Stone Crossing Rail Station Rail 2.15 km
Stone Crossing Rail Station Rail 2.15 km
Tilbury Ferry Terminal Ferry 8.96 km
Tilbury Ferry Terminal Ferry 9.12 km
Tilbury Ferry Terminal Ferry 9.12 km
London Southend Airport Air 35.37 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 42.31 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 42.35 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brooklands Lake Inland Water 1.37 km
Dartford Fresh Marshes Wetland 1.83 km
Brickhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.8 km
Dartford Marshes Wetland 2.92 km
Darenth Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.93 km
Ladies Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km
Dartford Salt Marshes Wetland 3.07 km
The Alders Woodland Or Forest 3.1 km
Crayford Marshes Wetland 3.43 km
Stone Ness Wetland 3.63 km
Lords Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.75 km
Rowhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.97 km
Swanley Bottom Valley 4.1 km
Beacon Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.11 km
Beacon Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.46 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DA1 1BL - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.44428500
Longitude 0.23536000
OS Easting 555442
OS Northing 0174069
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15427
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Kent

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Dartford
County Electorial Division Dartford North East ED
Electoral Ward Newtown
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: Asian traits
Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bexley BUASD
Workplace Zone E33042880
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Dartford 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Dartford 005B
Output Area / Small Area 4C3