21,882TOTAL POPULATION
9,683HOUSEHOLDS
5.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£47,840AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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DA14 POSTCODE REGION

Dartford (DA14)

The DA14 postcode area is located in the Dartford postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 732 individual postcodes.

There are 7 electoral wards in the DA14 postcode area, including Belvedere, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Dartford, Erith, Gravesend, Greenhithe, Longfield, Sidcup, Swanscombe, Welling which come under the local authority of the Bexley Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 24% of people in DA14 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 DA14 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The DA14 postcode is a postcode district in the UK, covering parts of south-east London, Kent and Bexley. It is located in the London Borough of Bexley, to the east of London's financial district.

The district is mainly residential, and is known for its proximity to the River Thames and Dartford Crossing. It is bordered by the post towns of Dartford, Greenwich and Bexley. The area lies between the outskirts of London towards southeast Kent, so it is an attractive and popular area for commuters and businesses alike. The urban sprawl is made up of a number of suburban towns, of which Sidcup is the largest.

DA14 postcodes predominantly include the towns of Albany Park, Northumberland Heath, Crayford, Bexleyheath, Sidcup and parts of Slade Green. Landmarks in the area include Danson Park and Crook Log Leisure Centre, and Erith Stadium.

The area has a selection of highly regarded schools and colleges, including The John Roan School, Bexley Grammar School and St Paul's CofE Primary School. There are leisure activities available for all ages, such as Kew Gardens, the historic Hall Place and Bexley and The British Music Experience.

Shopping facilities in the area are high quality and varied, with cafes, supermarkets, department stores and independent stores all available. Transport links are excellent, with regular trains to London and access to the TFL Underground, M25 and M20 motorways. The area also has numerous bus services and routes which run around and through the district.

DA14 postcode is an attractive place to live, offering residents and businesses a vibrant and modern living experience that is close to the heart of London. Residents can enjoy the convenience of London living with excellent transport links while still being able to enjoy a suburban lifestyle.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in DA14 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 84%WHITE
  • 16%NON-WHITE

84% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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DA14Greater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

DA14 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeDA14
Postal TownDartford
MSOA NameBexley 027
LSOA NameBexley 027F
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBexley
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

DA14 Electoral Wards

The postal region of DA14, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Coldblow
Foots Cray
Longlands
North Cray
Old Bexley
Ruxley
Sidcup
Upper Ruxley
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