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The postcode DA1 2BL is located in Dartford, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DA1 2BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DA1 2BL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 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 2BL as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to DA1 2BL is Anne Of Cleves Road which is centered 65 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Base and is 145 m away. The closest railway station is Dartford Rail Station, 420 m away.
The closest primary school to DA1 2BL (for ages 11 and under) is Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 12, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Dartford Grammar School.
The local pub for residents of DA1 2BL is Circus Tavern and is 4.76 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 3.94 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 92.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DA1 2BL is covered by the Kent police force association and West Kent is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DA1 2BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DA1 2BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DA1 2BL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DA1 2BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 393 m |
| Westgate Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 606 m |
| Dartford Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 616 m | |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 662 m |
| West Hill Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (October 1, 2021) | 779 m |
| River Mill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 796 m | |
| Dartford Science & Technology College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 834 m |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 20, 2021) | 886 m |
| Dartford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 1.26 km |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 19, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| The Leigh UTC | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 2, 2017) | 1.49 km |
| Oakfield Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.63 km |
| Wentworth Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.67 km |
| North Kent College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.94 km |
| The Gateway Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 2.01 km |
| Dartford Bridge Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.01 km | |
| The Leigh Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 2.06 km |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 23, 2019) | 2.23 km |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove | Academy | 3-11 | 2.23 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DA1 2BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group UK And Ireland - Chartwells | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 3.89 km | |
| Essex Pizzeria And Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2021 | 3.94 km | |
| Purfleet General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 13, 2020 | 3.94 km | |
| The Royal Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2021 | 4.05 km | |
| John's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 2, 2022 | 4.18 km | |
| May's Catering Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2022 | 4.27 km | |
| May's Event Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2022 | 4.27 km | |
| The Backstage Centre Hospitality | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2021 | 4.27 km | |
| The Fleet | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 28, 2021 | 4.27 km | |
| Capital Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 18, 2022 | 4.34 km | |
| Johns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2020 | 4.34 km | |
| McColl's Retail Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 4.34 km | |
| RSPB Nature Reserve | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 4.38 km | |
| Woodlands Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2017 | 4.4 km | |
| Ruby's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 2, 2021 | 4.42 km | |
| The Tastesmiths | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2021 | 4.42 km | |
| Circus Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2019 | 4.76 km | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 11, 2019 | 4.76 km | |
| Greggs Meads Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2022 | 4.76 km | |
| MRH Meads Retail Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2021 | 4.76 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DA1 2BL - Data from Apr 2022
| The Base | 145 m | |
| The Base | 158 m | |
| Pizza Hut | 174 m | |
| Prospect Place | 288 m | |
| Home Gardens | 350 m | |
| Kent Road | 306 m | |
| Hythe Street | 358 m | |
| Dartford Rail Station | 369 m | |
| Dartford Rail Station | 420 m | |
| Crayford Rail Station | 2.38 km | |
| Crayford Rail Station | 2.39 km | |
| Barking Riverside Pier | 10.05 km | |
| Barking Riverside Pier | 10.05 km | |
| Barking Riverside Pier | 10.06 km | |
| London Southend Airport | 36.61 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.67 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.72 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DA1 2BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Dartford Fresh Marshes | 913 m | |
| Brooklands Lake | 1.47 km | |
| Brickhill Wood | 1.85 km | |
| Dartford Salt Marshes | 2.17 km | |
| Crayford Marshes | 2.31 km | |
| Dartford Marshes | 2.39 km | |
| Bigs Hill Wood | 3.28 km | |
| Rowhill Wood | 3.45 km | |
| Martens Grove | 3.55 km | |
| Churchfield Wood | 3.72 km | |
| Crayford Ness | 3.78 km | |
| Anchor Bay | 3.84 km | |
| Great Mount | 3.86 km | |
| Eighty Oak Wood | 3.92 km | |
| Norman's Wood | 3.96 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DA1 2BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.1 Mbps | 92.5 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 9.2 Mbps | 10.8 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6.7 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 24.7 | 3.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 55.4 | 9.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 505.7 | 38 |
Energy usage data for DA1 2BL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.44843500 |
| Longitude | 0.21326900 |
| OS Easting | 553895 |
| OS Northing | 0174484 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Kent |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Dartford |
| County Electorial Division | Dartford West ED |
| Electoral Ward | West Hill |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000107 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33038322 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Dartford 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Dartford 003B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |