Postcode report
Is DA2 6JZ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DA2 6JZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
DA2 6JZ is a postcode in Stone House, Dartford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DA2 6JZ, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DA2 6JZ are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DA2 6JZ is based on Dartford 008 Census 2021. It covers 8,541 residents, 1,676 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near DA2 6JZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DA2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £360k from 87 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DA2 6JZ can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 6 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DA2 6JZ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DA2 6JZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DA2 6JZ
Is DA2 6JZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 21% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DA2 6JZ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DA2 6JZ?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DA2 6JZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DA2 6JZ?
LocaleIQ matched DA2 6JZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DA2 6JZ?
The latest median sold price is £360k based on 87 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DA2 6JZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.