Postcode DA2 6EA (Dartford)

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The postcode DA2 6EA is located in Dartford, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DA2 6EA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

DA2 6EA 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 6EA as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.

The closest road name to DA2 6EA is Teynham Road which is centered 147 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hesketh Avenue and is 200 m away. The closest railway station is Stone Crossing Rail Station, 1.99 km away.

The closest primary school to DA2 6EA (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 6EA is Rising Sun and is 4.08 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 4.5 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on February 16, 2022.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Teynham Road 147 m
Whitfield Crescent 147 m
Radfield Drive 147 m
Fleet Road 149 m
Watling Street 168 m
B2500 168 m
Maybury Avenue 183 m
Burman Close 214 m
Cugley Road 235 m
Fleet Avenue 236 m
Meadow Way 237 m
Ribblesdale Road 240 m
Horsfield Close 248 m
Hesketh Avenue 258 m
Salisbury Road 261 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DA2 6EA

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 6EA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Fleetdown Primary Academy 436 m
The Brent Primary School Outstanding
(March 8, 2017)
553 m
The Gateway Primary Academy Good
(January 17, 2017)
635 m
The Leigh Academy Good
(November 16, 2017)
663 m
Stone Lodge School 944 m
Dartford Primary Academy Good
(January 24, 2018)
1.2 km
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.25 km
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 19, 2019)
1.6 km
Temple Hill Primary Academy Good
(June 26, 2019)
1.9 km
River Mill Primary School 2.24 km
Oakfield Primary Academy Good
(October 6, 2021)
2.32 km
Westgate Primary School Good
(March 6, 2019)
2.37 km
Dartford Science & Technology College Good
(March 8, 2017)
2.38 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford Good
(February 12, 2020)
2.69 km
The Leigh UTC Good
(February 2, 2017)
2.8 km
Dartford Grammar School 2.83 km
Greenlands Primary School 2.88 km
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Outstanding
(October 20, 2021)
2.9 km
North Kent College Good
(November 30, 2017)
2.9 km
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School 2.92 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
John's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 2, 2022
4.02 km
Milton News (Nisa Signage) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 27, 2017
4.08 km
Bright Horizons Day Nursery And Preschool Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 8, 2022
4.08 km
Paul's Minimarket Premier Stores Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
April 21, 2021
4.08 km
Pinnacle FM @ Craylands Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 20, 2020
4.08 km
Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 17, 2020
4.08 km
Swanscombe Leisure Centre Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 9, 2017
4.08 km
Co-operative Food Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 12, 2021
4.18 km
Delmergate Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
February 9, 2022
4.18 km
Olive Dining @ Cherry Orchard Primary Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 17, 2019
4.18 km
RCCG His Treasure Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.18 km
Joanna's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 30, 2018
4.26 km
Co-op Thurrock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 22, 2021
4.28 km
Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 8, 2022
4.28 km
Swanscombe Senior Lunch Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 9, 2022
4.31 km
Milton Off Licence Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 17, 2019
4.5 km
The 2nd Akash Tandoori Take-Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 16, 2022
4.5 km
May's Catering Company Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 5, 2022
4.51 km
May's Event Catering Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
April 14, 2022
4.51 km
The Backstage Centre Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 21, 2021
4.51 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Hesketh Avenue Bus Stop/Station 200 m
Princes Avenue Bus Stop/Station 203 m
Hesketh Avenue Bus Stop/Station 222 m
Cugley Road Bus Stop/Station 230 m
Cugley Road Bus Stop/Station 241 m
Lowfield Street Taxi Rank 2.01 km
Dartford Rail Station Taxi Rank 2.08 km
Hythe Street Taxi Rank 2.13 km
Stone Crossing Rail Station Rail 1.99 km
Stone Crossing Rail Station Rail 1.99 km
Dartford Rail Station Rail 2.03 km
Tilbury Ferry Terminal Ferry 8.41 km
Tilbury Ferry Terminal Ferry 8.56 km
Tilbury Ferry Terminal Ferry 8.57 km
London Southend Airport Air 35.05 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 42.24 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 42.29 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brooklands Lake Inland Water 1.68 km
Darenth Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Ladies Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
The Alders Woodland Or Forest 2.4 km
Dartford Fresh Marshes Wetland 2.75 km
Lords Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Brickhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.26 km
Stone Ness Wetland 3.54 km
Beacon Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.57 km
Dartford Marshes Wetland 3.77 km
Dartford Salt Marshes Wetland 3.97 km
Swanley Bottom Valley 3.98 km
Rowhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.1 km
Ryecrofts Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.3 km
Crayford Marshes Wetland 4.34 km

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.43837200
Longitude 0.24448200
OS Easting 556098
OS Northing 0173431
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

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 Brent
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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bexley BUASD
Workplace Zone E33042890
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Dartford 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Dartford 008D
Output Area / Small Area 5A2