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The postcode DA2 7RU is located in Dartford, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DA2 7RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DA2 7RU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.5 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 7RU as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to DA2 7RU is May Road which is centered 16 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Shirehall Road and is 479 m away. The closest railway station is Farningham Road Rail Station, 2.47 km away.
The closest primary school to DA2 7RU (for ages 11 and under) is Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 4, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Wilmington Grammar School for Boys. The last OFSTED inspection on November 7, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of DA2 7RU is White Cross Inn and is 5.99 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on April 30, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 29.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DA2 7RU 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 DA2 7RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DA2 7RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DA2 7RU
| 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 DA2 7RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.44 km |
| Oakfield Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.52 km |
| The Leigh Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 1.72 km |
| North Kent College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.75 km |
| Wilmington Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.89 km |
| Fleetdown Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 2.08 km | |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 2.15 km |
| Dartford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 2.18 km |
| Dartford Science & Technology College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 2.28 km |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 6, 2021) | 2.31 km |
| Wilmington Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 2.32 km |
| Westgate Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 2.46 km |
| The Gateway Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 2.64 km |
| St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 28, 2020) | 2.64 km |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 20, 2021) | 2.72 km |
| The Brent Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 8, 2017) | 2.76 km |
| Dartford Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 2.88 km | |
| Greenlands Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 2.89 km | |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 2.92 km |
| West Hill Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (October 1, 2021) | 3.13 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DA2 7RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cray & Sidcup Riding School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 15, 2019 | 5.62 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2018 | 5.75 km | |
| Swanley Service Station, Spar & Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 5.75 km | |
| Joanna's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2018 | 5.8 km | |
| Co-operative Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2021 | 5.85 km | |
| Delmergate Pharmacy | Exempt February 9, 2022 | 5.85 km | |
| Olive Dining @ Cherry Orchard Primary Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 5.85 km | |
| RCCG His Treasure Parish | Awaiting Inspection | 5.85 km | |
| Loring Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 8, 2019 | 5.96 km | |
| Crayzee Barn At Woollett Hall Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 5.97 km | |
| Kelsey's Kitchen (T/A/ Kelsey Farms) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 2, 2021 | 5.97 km | |
| White Cross Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 30, 2019 | 5.99 km | |
| Milton News (Nisa Signage) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2017 | 6 km | |
| Bright Horizons Day Nursery And Preschool | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2022 | 6.03 km | |
| Paul's Minimarket Premier Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement April 21, 2021 | 6.03 km | |
| Pinnacle FM @ Craylands Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 6.03 km | |
| Rising Sun | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2020 | 6.03 km | |
| Swanscombe Leisure Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2017 | 6.03 km | |
| J C Rook & Sons Ltd @ Millbrook Garden Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2021 | 6.09 km | |
| Millbrook Garden Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 9, 2021 | 6.09 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DA2 7RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Shirehall Road | 479 m | |
| Shirehall Road | 495 m | |
| Hawley Manor | 548 m | |
| Garden Centre | 557 m | |
| Hawley Manor | 558 m | |
| Lowfield Street | 2.38 km | |
| Spital Street | 2.54 km | |
| Hythe Street | 2.65 km | |
| Farningham Road Rail Station | 2.47 km | |
| Farningham Road Rail Station | 2.47 km | |
| Farningham Road Rail Station | 2.48 km | |
| Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 10.23 km | |
| West Street Pier | 10.35 km | |
| West Street Pier | 10.35 km | |
| London Southend Airport | 37.09 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.98 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.03 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DA2 7RU - Data from Dec 2021
| The Alders | 1.46 km | |
| Brooklands Lake | 1.53 km | |
| Swanley Bottom | Valley | 1.75 km |
| Rowhill Wood | 2.16 km | |
| Brickhill Wood | 2.27 km | |
| Ladies Wood | 2.64 km | |
| Ram's Wood | 2.75 km | |
| Great Mount | 2.81 km | |
| Darenth Wood | 3.18 km | |
| Lords Wood | 3.48 km | |
| Farningham Wood | 3.51 km | |
| Dartford Fresh Marshes | 3.78 km | |
| Broom Hill | 3.98 km | |
| Ryecrofts Wood | 4.1 km | |
| Beacon Wood | 4.42 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DA2 7RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 32.6 Mbps | 29.6 Mbps | 39.06 Mbps |
| Upload | 6.9 Mbps | 6.1 Mbps | 9.1 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 27 | 7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 35.2 | 6.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for DA2 7RU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.42251100 |
| Longitude | 0.22405600 |
| OS Easting | 554732 |
| OS Northing | 0171624 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Kent |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Dartford |
| County Electorial Division | Dartford Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Hawley BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33042901 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Dartford 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Dartford 011A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |