dartford DA9 Postcodes

Dartford (DA9)

The DA9 postcode area is located in the Dartford postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 362 individual postcodes.

There are 2 electoral wards in the DA9 postcode area, including Belvedere, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Dartford, Erith, Gravesend, Greenhithe, Longfield, Sidcup, Swanscombe, Welling which come under the local authority of the Dartford Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in DA9 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of DA9 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The DA9 postcode refers to the region in the Dartford district of South East England. This area is covered primarily by two post towns: Erith and South Darenth. The much larger Erith is the main town and contains the most population, though both have strong links to Dartford.

The majority of the area is defined as ‘urban' as it is made up of a mix of residential properties, commercial and retail outlets, major transport links and local services. The postcode district is closely linked with the London Borough of Bexley to the north, and with the Sevenoaks district to the south-west.

Major roads within the DA9 postcode are the A2 (Blackwall Tunnel Southern approach), the M25 motorway, the A282 and the A20 which all link the area to the major cities of London and Kent. The area has great transport links, with the closest railway station being Erith, located just outside of the postcode district.

The area is home to some iconic landmarks such as the multi-award winning Thamesmead estate, which has been described as “an ambitious and influential gentrification project.” It includes 8,000 acres of parkland and a complex network of waterways and public spaces. Another notable landmark is the Dartford Crossing, a major transport infrastructure linking north and south of the River Thames.

Education is well provided for in the area with a great selection of primary and secondary schools, as well as universities and colleges. The popular school development at the Slade is an example of this.

As for leisure, there is plenty of choice within the DA9 postcode including parks, football and rugby grounds, open spaces, cycle routes, and sports centres. The Thamesmead Waterfront area is also a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

The Thamesmead Estate is often referred to as ‘London's suburb of the future', and the area is now considered more desirable than ever before. This is in part due to its proximity to London and growing population, but also its appeal as a modern suburb with many green spaces and public transport links.

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