dartford DA16 Postcodes
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Dartford (DA16)
The DA16 postcode area is located in the Dartford postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 740 individual postcodes.
There are 2 electoral wards in the DA16 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, 19% of people in DA16 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 DA16 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The postcode DA16 is situated in the Dartford district of North West Kent. It covers parts of Erith, Slade Green, Northumberland Heath and Belvedere. It has a population of over 19,000 people, making it one of the busiest postcodes in the county of Kent.
The most prominent landmarks in the area include Slade Green station, an estate of shops along Gascoigne Road, and the Belvedere and Northumberland Heath cemetery. The area is mostly residential, although it does have some commercial activity at the Belvedere Industrial Estate, as well as the increasingly popular Slades Shopping Centre. This is a large outdoor retail park with major supermarkets, ten pin bowling, and a number of popular restaurants.
The DA16 postcode also covers part of the River Thames, and a number of beautiful riverside walks that offer spectacular views. The nearby Crossness Nature Reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a designated Local Nature Reserve. Adjacent to this is the Crossness Pumping Station, which houses London's old steam operated sewage pumps and is now a museum.
In terms of transport, the DH16 postcode has its own railway station, and there are regular bus services to surrounding towns, including Dartford, Bexleyheath, Erith, Northumberland Heath and Woolwich. The nearest mainline stations are Bexleyheath and Woolwich Arsenal.
DA16 is in the London Borough of Bexley and is part of the constituency of Erith & Thamesmead. This also covers the towns of Belvedere and Northumberland Heath. Schools in the area include the Erith School plus Northumberland Heath, and Slade Green Primary Schools. Hall Place School is also located nearby.
Crime levels in DA16 have shown a moderate rise since 2009, which has been attributed mainly to burglaries and criminal damage. To counter this, the local police have mounted a number of initiatives such as 24 hour patrols, and increased CCTV coverage.
In terms of leisure, there are a number of parks and open spaces in the area, including Danson Park, Knee Hill Meadow and Rainham Marshes. There are also a number of sports and leisure centres, and tennis, football, cricket and bowls clubs. The Belvedere Golf Centre provides a dedicated 18-hole course, and there is a bowling alley and a leisure pool. The area is also home to Erith Yacht Club, the popular seafront funfair, and the Bexley Athletic Club.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 89%WORKING
- 11%UNEMPLOYED
11% of people in DA16 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 79%WHITE
- 21%NON-WHITE
79% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Greater London
DA16 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.
Outward Code | DA16 |
Postal Town | Dartford |
MSOA Name | Bexley 016 |
LSOA Name | Bexley 016B |
County | Greater London |
Region | Greater London |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Bexley |
Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
DA16 Electoral Wards
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.