Postcode DA1 1BQ (Dartford)

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The postcode DA1 1BQ is located in Dartford, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DA1 1BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DA1 1BQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.7 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 1BQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.

The closest road name to DA1 1BQ is James Smith Court which is centered 58 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Mill Pond Road and is 220 m away. The closest railway station is Dartford Rail Station, 250 m away.

The closest primary school to DA1 1BQ (for ages 11 and under) is River Mill Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Dartford Grammar School.

The local pub for residents of DA1 1BQ is Circus Tavern and is 4.49 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 26, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Essex Pizzeria And Coffee and is 3.7 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

James Smith Court 58 m
Victoria Road 157 m
William Mundy Way 178 m
Hythe Street 234 m
Station Approach 251 m
Mill Pond Road 260 m
Riverside Way 290 m
Samson Close 325 m
Dale Street 366 m
Kenwyn Road 371 m
Alder Place 375 m
Overy Street 471 m
Central Road 473 m
A2026 524 m
Princes Road 1.29 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DA1 1BQ

Introduction January 1980
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 1BQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
River Mill Primary School 467 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford Good
(February 12, 2020)
763 m
Westgate Primary School Good
(March 6, 2019)
859 m
Temple Hill Primary Academy Good
(June 26, 2019)
896 m
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Good
(September 21, 2017)
905 m
Dartford Grammar School 983 m
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 19, 2019)
986 m
Dartford Science & Technology College Good
(March 8, 2017)
1.07 km
Dartford Primary Academy Good
(January 24, 2018)
1.08 km
West Hill Primary Academy Good
(October 1, 2021)
1.15 km
The Leigh UTC Good
(February 2, 2017)
1.24 km
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Outstanding
(October 20, 2021)
1.24 km
The Gateway Primary Academy Good
(January 17, 2017)
1.71 km
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School 1.73 km
Oakfield Primary Academy Good
(October 6, 2021)
1.8 km
The Leigh Academy Good
(November 16, 2017)
1.9 km
The Brent Primary School Outstanding
(March 8, 2017)
2.03 km
Wentworth Primary School Good
(November 7, 2017)
2.04 km
Stone Lodge School 2.06 km
North Kent College Good
(November 30, 2017)
2.19 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DA1 1BQ - 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
3.63 km
Essex Pizzeria And Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2021
3.7 km
Purfleet General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 13, 2020
3.7 km
John's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 2, 2022
3.84 km
The Royal Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 20, 2021
3.85 km
May's Catering Company Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 5, 2022
3.97 km
May's Event Catering Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
April 14, 2022
3.97 km
The Backstage Centre Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 21, 2021
3.97 km
The Fleet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 28, 2021
3.97 km
Capital Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 18, 2022
4.14 km
Johns Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 28, 2020
4.14 km
McColl's Retail Group Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 24, 2022
4.14 km
Ruby's Cafe Other catering premises 4
Good
July 2, 2021
4.17 km
The Tastesmiths Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
August 27, 2021
4.17 km
Woodlands Pre School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 27, 2017
4.18 km
RSPB Nature Reserve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 24, 2022
4.2 km
Atalian Servest Food Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.47 km
Tesco Distribution Centre - Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 11, 2019
4.47 km
GXO Logistics Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
September 29, 2021
4.47 km
Circus Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 26, 2019
4.49 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Mill Pond Road Bus Stop/Station 220 m
Railway Station Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Prospect Place Bus Stop/Station 236 m
William Mundy Way Bus Stop/Station 250 m
Mill Pond Road Bus Stop/Station 252 m
Dartford Rail Station Taxi Rank 212 m
Hythe Street Taxi Rank 424 m
Kent Road Taxi Rank 476 m
Dartford Rail Station Rail 250 m
Crayford Rail Station Rail 2.74 km
Crayford Rail Station Rail 2.75 km
Barking Riverside Pier Ferry 10.2 km
Barking Riverside Pier Ferry 10.21 km
Barking Riverside Pier Ferry 10.22 km
London Southend Airport Air 36.24 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.99 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 42.03 km

Nearby Nature

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

Dartford Fresh Marshes Wetland 762 m
Brooklands Lake Inland Water 1.49 km
Dartford Salt Marshes Wetland 2.09 km
Brickhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Dartford Marshes Wetland 2.21 km
Crayford Marshes Wetland 2.32 km
Bigs Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.62 km
Rowhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.7 km
Crayford Ness Wetland 3.71 km
Martens Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.87 km
Beacon Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.89 km
Anchor Bay Bay 3.9 km
The Alders Woodland Or Forest 4.01 km
Churchfield Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.1 km
Great Mount Hill Or Mountain 4.15 km

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.44944500
Longitude 0.21837000
OS Easting 554246
OS Northing 0174607
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17899
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Kent

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Dartford
County Electorial Division Dartford West ED
Electoral Ward Burnham
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: Private renting new arrivals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bexley BUASD
Workplace Zone E33042873
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Dartford 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Dartford 003A
Output Area / Small Area 4A2