Postcode DA2 6DX (Dartford) Terminated June 1996

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The postcode DA2 6DX is located in Dartford, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in July 1986 and terminated in June 1996.DA2 6DX is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

DA2 6DX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.4 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 DA2 6DX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to DA2 6DX is Salisbury Road which is centered 88 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dovedale Road and is 93 m away. The closest railway station is Stone Crossing Rail Station, 1.88 km away.

The closest primary school to DA2 6DX (for ages 11 and under) is Fleetdown Primary Academy. 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 local pub for residents of DA2 6DX is Rising Sun and is 3.9 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 17, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from The 2nd Akash Tandoori Take-Away and is 4.31 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on February 16, 2022.

Policing for DA2 6DX 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 DA2 6DX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DA2 6DX, and the approximate distance away.

Salisbury Road 88 m
Dovedale Road 94 m
Ribblesdale Road 157 m
Airedale Close 158 m
Fleet Road 159 m
Wharfedale Road 159 m
Teynham Road 160 m
Radfield Drive 160 m
Teesdale Road 174 m
Whitfield Crescent 181 m
Horsfield Close 216 m
Cugley Road 243 m
Burman Close 251 m
Fleet Avenue 273 m
Jessamine Place 274 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DA2 6DX

Introduction July 1986
Termination June 1996
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 DA2 6DX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Fleetdown Primary Academy 375 m
The Brent Primary School Outstanding
(March 8, 2017)
591 m
The Gateway Primary Academy Good
(January 17, 2017)
762 m
The Leigh Academy Good
(November 16, 2017)
843 m
Stone Lodge School 955 m
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.08 km
Dartford Primary Academy Good
(January 24, 2018)
1.4 km
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 19, 2019)
1.75 km
Temple Hill Primary Academy Good
(June 26, 2019)
2.04 km
River Mill Primary School 2.4 km
Oakfield Primary Academy Good
(October 6, 2021)
2.51 km
Westgate Primary School Good
(March 6, 2019)
2.58 km
Dartford Science & Technology College Good
(March 8, 2017)
2.58 km
Greenlands Primary School 2.75 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford Good
(February 12, 2020)
2.89 km
The Leigh UTC Good
(February 2, 2017)
2.93 km
Bean Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
3.01 km
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School 3.03 km
Dartford Grammar School 3.03 km
Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School Good
(March 4, 2020)
3.06 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DA2 6DX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Milton News (Nisa Signage) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 27, 2017
3.89 km
Bright Horizons Day Nursery And Preschool Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 8, 2022
3.9 km
Paul's Minimarket Premier Stores Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
April 21, 2021
3.9 km
Pinnacle FM @ Craylands Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 20, 2020
3.9 km
Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 17, 2020
3.9 km
Swanscombe Leisure Centre Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 9, 2017
3.9 km
Co-operative Food Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 12, 2021
3.98 km
Delmergate Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
February 9, 2022
3.98 km
Olive Dining @ Cherry Orchard Primary Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 17, 2019
3.98 km
RCCG His Treasure Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
3.98 km
John's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 2, 2022
4.01 km
Joanna's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 30, 2018
4.05 km
Swanscombe Senior Lunch Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 9, 2022
4.11 km
Co-op Thurrock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 22, 2021
4.22 km
Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 8, 2022
4.22 km
Milton Off Licence Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 17, 2019
4.31 km
The 2nd Akash Tandoori Take-Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 16, 2022
4.31 km
S K Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
December 18, 2018
4.32 km
Independent Catering @ Manor Community Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 26, 2019
4.34 km
Manor Primary School After School Club School/college/university 4
Good
February 1, 2022
4.34 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DA2 6DX - Data from Apr 2022

Dovedale Road Bus Stop/Station 93 m
Dovedale Road Bus Stop/Station 98 m
Cugley Road Bus Stop/Station 143 m
Cugley Road Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Weardale Avenue Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Lowfield Street Taxi Rank 2.21 km
Dartford Rail Station Taxi Rank 2.28 km
Hythe Street Taxi Rank 2.33 km
Stone Crossing Rail Station Rail 1.88 km
Stone Crossing Rail Station Rail 1.89 km
Dartford Rail Station Rail 2.22 km
Tilbury Ferry Terminal Ferry 8.22 km
Tilbury Ferry Terminal Ferry 8.37 km
Tilbury Ferry Terminal Ferry 8.38 km
London Southend Airport Air 34.89 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 42.35 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 42.39 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DA2 6DX - Data from Dec 2021

Darenth Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Brooklands Lake Inland Water 1.87 km
Ladies Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
The Alders Woodland Or Forest 2.38 km
Lords Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Dartford Fresh Marshes Wetland 2.91 km
Beacon Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.38 km
Stone Ness Wetland 3.43 km
Brickhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.45 km
Dartford Marshes Wetland 3.89 km
Swanley Bottom Valley 4.1 km
Dartford Salt Marshes Wetland 4.12 km
Ryecrofts Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.17 km
Rowhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.26 km
Crayford Marshes Wetland 4.5 km

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.43803800
Longitude 0.24737200
OS Easting 556300
OS Northing 0173400
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
13029
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Kent

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Dartford
County Electorial Division Dartford East ED
Electoral Ward Stone House
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: Commuters with young families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bexley BUASD
Workplace Zone E33039489
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Dartford 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Dartford 008D
Output Area / Small Area 4A3