Postcode DA1 2BW (Dartford) Terminated October 2011

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The postcode DA1 2BW is located in Dartford, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in October 2011.DA1 2BW is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

DA1 2BW 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 2BW as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.

The closest road name to DA1 2BW is Cairns Close which is centered 57 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Francis Road and is 153 m away. The closest railway station is Dartford Rail Station, 781 m away.

The closest primary school to DA1 2BW (for ages 11 and under) is Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 21, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Dartford Grammar School.

The local pub for residents of DA1 2BW is Circus Tavern and is 4.36 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 3.53 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2021.

Policing for DA1 2BW 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 2BW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DA1 2BW, and the approximate distance away.

Cairns Close 57 m
Creek Mill Way 58 m
Lawson Gardens 115 m
Riverside Wharf 121 m
Allium Rise 135 m
Papermill Lane 152 m
Humber Road 155 m
Lawson Road 176 m
A2026 189 m
Kenwyn Road 198 m
Burnham Road 207 m
Eleanor Close 223 m
Avonmouth Road 243 m
Mayfair Road 249 m
Priory Road 280 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DA1 2BW

Introduction January 1980
Termination October 2011
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DA1 2BW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Good
(September 21, 2017)
425 m
River Mill Primary School 686 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford Good
(February 12, 2020)
735 m
Dartford Grammar School 930 m
West Hill Primary Academy Good
(October 1, 2021)
951 m
Westgate Primary School Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.09 km
The Leigh UTC Good
(February 2, 2017)
1.13 km
Temple Hill Primary Academy Good
(June 26, 2019)
1.23 km
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Outstanding
(October 20, 2021)
1.23 km
Dartford Science & Technology College Good
(March 8, 2017)
1.32 km
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 19, 2019)
1.42 km
Dartford Primary Academy Good
(January 24, 2018)
1.64 km
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School 1.68 km
Wentworth Primary School Good
(November 7, 2017)
1.77 km
Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove 2.05 km
Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Requires improvement
(May 23, 2019)
2.05 km
Oakfield Primary Academy Good
(October 6, 2021)
2.12 km
The Gateway Primary Academy Good
(January 17, 2017)
2.25 km
North Kent College Good
(November 30, 2017)
2.4 km
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Good
(July 17, 2018)
2.45 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DA1 2BW - 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
3.49 km
Essex Pizzeria And Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2021
3.53 km
Purfleet General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 13, 2020
3.53 km
The Royal Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 20, 2021
3.6 km
Capital Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 18, 2022
3.89 km
Johns Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 28, 2020
3.89 km
McColl's Retail Group Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 24, 2022
3.89 km
John's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 2, 2022
3.91 km
RSPB Nature Reserve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 24, 2022
3.91 km
May's Catering Company Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 5, 2022
3.94 km
May's Event Catering Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
April 14, 2022
3.94 km
The Backstage Centre Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 21, 2021
3.94 km
The Fleet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 28, 2021
3.94 km
Woodlands Pre School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 27, 2017
3.97 km
Ruby's Cafe Other catering premises 4
Good
July 2, 2021
4.02 km
The Tastesmiths Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
August 27, 2021
4.02 km
Circus Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 26, 2019
4.36 km
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 11, 2019
4.36 km
Greggs Meads Services Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 21, 2022
4.36 km
MRH Meads Retail Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 28, 2021
4.36 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DA1 2BW - Data from Apr 2022

Francis Road Bus Stop/Station 153 m
Francis Road Bus Stop/Station 165 m
Lawson Road Bus Stop/Station 287 m
Alan Close Bus Stop/Station 372 m
The Base Bus Stop/Station 382 m
Dartford Rail Station Taxi Rank 728 m
Kent Road Taxi Rank 802 m
Hythe Street Taxi Rank 831 m
Dartford Rail Station Rail 781 m
Slade Green Rail Station Rail 2.19 km
Slade Green Rail Station Rail 2.21 km
Barking Riverside Pier Ferry 9.64 km
Barking Riverside Pier Ferry 9.64 km
Barking Riverside Pier Ferry 9.65 km
London Southend Airport Air 36.49 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 42.02 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 42.07 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DA1 2BW - Data from Dec 2021

Dartford Fresh Marshes Wetland 506 m
Dartford Salt Marshes Wetland 1.67 km
Crayford Marshes Wetland 1.82 km
Dartford Marshes Wetland 1.94 km
Brooklands Lake Inland Water 1.96 km
Brickhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Bigs Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.19 km
Crayford Ness Wetland 3.28 km
Anchor Bay Bay 3.36 km
Martens Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.39 km
Beacon Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.77 km
Churchfield Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.81 km
Eighty Oak Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.87 km
Rowhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.88 km
Norman's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.12 km

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.45289500
Longitude 0.21236200
OS Easting 553817
OS Northing 0174978
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