Postcode DA2 8DU (Dartford) Terminated December 1981

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The postcode DA2 8DU is located in Dartford, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1981.DA2 8DU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DA2 8DU 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 8DU as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to DA2 8DU is Sandbanks Hill which is centered 534 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Malt House Farm and is 55 m away. The closest railway station is Longfield Rail Station, 2.14 km away.

The closest primary school to DA2 8DU (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 8DU is The Ship Inn and is 2.81 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on June 1, 2021.

Policing for DA2 8DU 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 8DU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DA2 8DU, and the approximate distance away.

Sandbanks Hill 534 m
B260 1.41 km
B255 1.52 km
Green Street 1.7 km
B262 2 km
A226 4.95 km
Watling Street 7.22 km
A2 25.93 km
A21 28.37 km
A20 29.44 km
M25 42.6 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DA2 8DU

Introduction January 1980
Termination December 1981
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DA2 8DU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Greenlands Primary School 1.25 km
Bean Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
1.59 km
Longfield Academy Good
(April 18, 2018)
2.69 km
Steephill School 2.76 km
Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Good
(November 3, 2021)
2.78 km
Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School Good
(March 4, 2020)
3.16 km
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School Good
(March 4, 2020)
3.18 km
Rowhill School Good
(November 18, 2021)
3.21 km
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(October 3, 2018)
3.21 km
Cherry Orchard Primary Academy Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
3.37 km
Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield 3.39 km
Hartley Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 3, 2022)
3.48 km
Fleetdown Primary Academy 3.51 km
Ebbsfleet Green Primary School 3.64 km
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
3.7 km
Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(July 4, 2018)
3.81 km
Manor Community Primary School Good
(October 31, 2018)
3.94 km
The Ebbsfleet Academy Good
(October 2, 2019)
4.03 km
Springhead Park Primary School 4.15 km
The Leigh Academy Good
(November 16, 2017)
4.18 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DA2 8DU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
J C Rook & Sons Ltd @ Millbrook Garden Centre Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 10, 2021
2.4 km
Millbrook Garden Centre Retailers - other 4
Good
November 9, 2021
2.4 km
The Mill At Millbrook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 9, 2021
2.4 km
AndreeaCauc Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
November 18, 2019
2.52 km
From Field To Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
2.52 km
Principals By CH&Co @ Sedley C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 10, 2020
2.52 km
Withens Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
2.52 km
The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 1, 2021
2.81 km
Southfleet Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 9, 2017
2.85 km
Dale Lodge Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 16, 2022
2.89 km
Dale Mount Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 16, 2022
2.89 km
Great Food 2 U Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 13, 2021
2.89 km
Tiny Tigers Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 17, 2019
2.89 km
Joanna's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 30, 2018
3.06 km
Broad Ditch Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 16, 2020
3.36 km
Manor Farm Barn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
3.36 km
Co-operative Food Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 12, 2021
3.37 km
Delmergate Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
February 9, 2022
3.37 km
Olive Dining @ Cherry Orchard Primary Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 17, 2019
3.37 km
RCCG His Treasure Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
3.37 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DA2 8DU - Data from Apr 2022

Malt House Farm Bus Stop/Station 55 m
Malt House Farm Bus Stop/Station 78 m
Green Spice Bus Stop/Station 350 m
Gill's Road Bus Stop/Station 369 m
Green Spice Bus Stop/Station 384 m
Longfield Rail Station Taxi Rank 2.19 km
Longfield Rail Station Rail 2.14 km
Longfield Rail Station Rail 2.18 km
Farningham Road Rail Station Rail 3.25 km
West Street Pier Ferry 7.18 km
West Street Pier Ferry 7.2 km
West Street Pier Ferry 7.21 km
London Southend Airport Air 34.24 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.89 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.93 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DA2 8DU - Data from Dec 2021

Ryecrofts Wood Woodland Or Forest 763 m
Lords Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Beacon Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
Ladies Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Dean Bottom Valley 1.8 km
Darenth Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Churchdown Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
The Alders Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Longfield Fruit Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km
Scudders Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.95 km
Court Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.33 km
Bushfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 3.4 km
Courtwood Shaw Woodland Or Forest 3.48 km
Madam Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.65 km
Hartley Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.75 km

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.41131600
Longitude 0.28057500
OS Easting 558700
OS Northing 0170500
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5404
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Kent

Government

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

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: 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