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The postcode DA2 8DS is located in Dartford, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DA2 8DS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DA2 8DS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 8DS as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to DA2 8DS is Shellbank Lane which is centered 801 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Green Spice and is 208 m away. The closest railway station is Longfield Rail Station, 2.68 km away.
The closest primary school to DA2 8DS (for ages 11 and under) is Greenlands Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Longfield Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on April 18, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of DA2 8DS is The Ship Inn and is 3.24 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on June 1, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for DA2 8DS 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 8DS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DA2 8DS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DA2 8DS
| 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 8DS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlands Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 700 m | |
| Bean Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 2.71 km |
| Fleetdown Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 2.97 km | |
| Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 3.03 km |
| Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 3, 2021) | 3.21 km |
| Steephill School | Independent school | 3-11 | 3.24 km | |
| Longfield Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 3.25 km |
| Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 3.26 km |
| Cherry Orchard Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (November 10, 2021) | 3.37 km |
| The Leigh Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 3.62 km |
| Ebbsfleet Green Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.77 km | |
| Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 3.77 km |
| Rowhill School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (November 18, 2021) | 3.77 km |
| The Brent Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 8, 2017) | 3.78 km |
| Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield | Academy | 4-11 | 3.91 km | |
| Manor Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 3.96 km |
| Hartley Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 3, 2022) | 3.98 km |
| The Gateway Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 4 km |
| Knockhall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 19, 2019) | 4.01 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DA2 8DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J C Rook & Sons Ltd @ Millbrook Garden Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2021 | 2.73 km | |
| Millbrook Garden Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 9, 2021 | 2.73 km | |
| The Mill At Millbrook | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 2.73 km | |
| AndreeaCauc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2019 | 2.98 km | |
| From Field To Feast | Awaiting Inspection | 2.98 km | |
| Principals By CH&Co @ Sedley C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2020 | 2.98 km | |
| Withens Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2020 | 2.98 km | |
| Joanna's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2018 | 3.12 km | |
| The Ship Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 1, 2021 | 3.24 km | |
| Dale Lodge Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 3.25 km | |
| Dale Mount Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 3.25 km | |
| Great Food 2 U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 3.25 km | |
| Tiny Tigers Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2019 | 3.25 km | |
| Southfleet Village Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2017 | 3.28 km | |
| Co-operative Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2021 | 3.37 km | |
| Delmergate Pharmacy | Exempt February 9, 2022 | 3.37 km | |
| Olive Dining @ Cherry Orchard Primary Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 3.37 km | |
| RCCG His Treasure Parish | Awaiting Inspection | 3.37 km | |
| The Co-Operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2022 | 3.58 km | |
| The Spring River | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2020 | 3.58 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DA2 8DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Green Spice | 208 m | |
| Green Spice | 260 m | |
| Malt House Farm | 614 m | |
| Malt House Farm | 636 m | |
| Primary School | 687 m | |
| Longfield Rail Station | 2.73 km | |
| Dartford Rail Station | 5.35 km | |
| Longfield Rail Station | 2.68 km | |
| Longfield Rail Station | 2.72 km | |
| Farningham Road Rail Station | 2.94 km | |
| West Street Pier | 7.43 km | |
| West Street Pier | 7.44 km | |
| West Street Pier | 7.45 km | |
| London Southend Airport | 34.48 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.76 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.8 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DA2 8DS - Data from Dec 2021
| Lords Wood | 738 m | |
| Ryecrofts Wood | 1.02 km | |
| Beacon Wood | 1.23 km | |
| Ladies Wood | 1.24 km | |
| Darenth Wood | 1.61 km | |
| Dean Bottom | Valley | 2.16 km |
| The Alders | 2.16 km | |
| Churchdown Wood | 2.77 km | |
| Scudders Hill | 3.32 km | |
| Longfield Fruit Plantation | 3.42 km | |
| Court Wood | 3.87 km | |
| Bushfield Shaw | 3.95 km | |
| Courtwood Shaw | 4.02 km | |
| Madam Wood | 4.12 km | |
| Horton Wood | 4.15 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DA2 8DS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.41413600 |
| Longitude | 0.27384100 |
| OS Easting | 558220 |
| OS Northing | 0170799 |
| 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 | Darenth |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33042905 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Dartford 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Dartford 012C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |