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The postcode DA1 2DS is located in Dartford, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in September 2007 and is an active postcode. DA1 2DS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DA1 2DS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.1 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 2DS as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Hard-pressed ethnic mix.
The closest road name to DA1 2DS is Blackmans Close which is centered 88 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Heath Lane Retail Park and is 26 m away. The closest railway station is Dartford Rail Station, 1.46 km away.
The closest primary school to DA1 2DS (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 Grammar School for Girls. The last OFSTED inspection on October 20, 2021 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of DA1 2DS is White Cross Inn and is 4.55 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on April 30, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Essex Pizzeria And Coffee and is 5.21 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2021.
Policing for DA1 2DS 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 2DS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DA1 2DS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DA1 2DS
| Introduction | September 2007 |
| 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 2DS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 20, 2021) | 481 m |
| Dartford Science & Technology College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 595 m |
| Westgate Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 751 m |
| Dartford Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 769 m | |
| North Kent College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 792 m |
| Oakfield Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 863 m |
| West Hill Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (October 1, 2021) | 902 m |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 949 m |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 6, 2021) | 1.11 km |
| Wentworth Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.16 km |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.33 km |
| Wilmington Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Wilmington Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 1.52 km |
| Dartford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 1.81 km |
| River Mill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.06 km | |
| Joydens Wood Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 2.15 km |
| Maypole Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 2.18 km |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 23, 2019) | 2.26 km |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove | Academy | 3-11 | 2.26 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DA1 2DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crayzee Barn At Woollett Hall Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 4.43 km | |
| Kelsey's Kitchen (T/A/ Kelsey Farms) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 2, 2021 | 4.43 km | |
| Loring Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 8, 2019 | 4.49 km | |
| North Cray & Sidcup Riding School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 15, 2019 | 4.51 km | |
| White Cross Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 30, 2019 | 4.55 km | |
| Compass Group UK And Ireland - Chartwells | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 5.16 km | |
| Cater Link At Royal Park Primary Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2019 | 5.18 km | |
| Essex Pizzeria And Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2021 | 5.21 km | |
| Purfleet General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 13, 2020 | 5.21 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2018 | 5.23 km | |
| Swanley Service Station, Spar & Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 5.23 km | |
| The Royal Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2021 | 5.28 km | |
| Bedensfield Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 28, 2019 | 5.31 km | |
| Flippin' Burgers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 5.31 km | |
| Jaimee News & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2020 | 5.31 km | |
| Royal Radhuny | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 18, 2022 | 5.31 km | |
| Maylands Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 31, 2021 | 5.32 km | |
| St Andrews Church Playgroup At Church Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 24, 2019 | 5.4 km | |
| John's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 2, 2022 | 5.43 km | |
| Enzo's Pizza & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 12, 2021 | 5.49 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DA1 2DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Heath Lane Retail Park | 26 m | |
| Dartford Motors | 261 m | |
| Dartford Motors | 263 m | |
| Sycamore Road | 372 m | |
| Elm Road | 472 m | |
| Lowfield Street | 1.09 km | |
| Spital Street | 1.1 km | |
| Kent Road | 1.13 km | |
| Dartford Rail Station | 1.46 km | |
| Crayford Rail Station | 1.94 km | |
| Crayford Rail Station | 1.96 km | |
| Barking Riverside Pier | 10.42 km | |
| Barking Riverside Pier | 10.42 km | |
| Barking Riverside Pier | 10.43 km | |
| London Southend Airport | 37.69 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.4 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.44 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DA1 2DS - Data from Dec 2021
| Brickhill Wood | 572 m | |
| Brooklands Lake | 1.29 km | |
| Dartford Fresh Marshes | 2.17 km | |
| Rowhill Wood | 2.2 km | |
| Great Mount | 2.59 km | |
| Swanley Bottom | Valley | 2.88 km |
| Churchfield Wood | 2.9 km | |
| Bigs Hill Wood | 2.91 km | |
| Norman's Wood | 2.97 km | |
| Pearsons' Wood | 3.12 km | |
| Dartford Salt Marshes | 3.28 km | |
| Crayford Marshes | 3.29 km | |
| Martens Grove | 3.33 km | |
| Eighty Oak Wood | 3.4 km | |
| Sands Spinney | 3.48 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.43902100 |
| Longitude | 0.20267000 |
| OS Easting | 553190 |
| OS Northing | 0173415 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Kent |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Dartford |
| County Electorial Division | Wilmington ED |
| Electoral Ward | Princes |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Migration and churn Subgroup: Hard-pressed 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 | E33042893 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Dartford 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Dartford 009B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8D2 |