Newbury Close is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA2 6AQ is located in the Stone House electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 2003-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newbury Close, Dartford, DA2 6AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA2 6AN, DA2 6AJ, DA2 6AP, DA2 6DJ, DA2 6DL, DA2 6AH, DA2 6AS, DA2 6AX, DA2 6AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA2 6AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.9% | 32.3% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 47.1% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 10.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.3% | 43.5% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 15.9% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 18.3% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 28% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 9.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.5% | 81.3% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 83.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 83.6% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 84.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.6% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newbury Close was 141.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.5% higher than the Newtown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newbury Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Newtown and the 66th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Newbury Close, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2024-09-18 | £215,528 |
| 5 Newbury Close, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2024-06-28 | £209,050 |
| 21 Newbury Close, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2023-05-22 | £412,444 |
| 10 Newbury Close, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2022-06-23 | £210,894 |
| 11 Newbury Close, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,500 | 2021-12-06 | £217,153 |
DA2 6AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DA2 6AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | 4out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleetdown Primary Academy Lunedale Road , Darenth DA2 6JX | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 734 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 5,353 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milestone Marble Cafe | 58 London Road, Stone | 76 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 52 London Road, Stone | 76 yd | |
| Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill | Strawberry Hill, Bevis Close | 483 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | 522 Princes Road, Dartford | 564 yd | |
| Sally Sue's | 118 St Vincents Road, Dartford | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent School Old Boys Social Club | London Road, Stone | 344 yd | |
| Dartford Cricket Club | The Pavillion, Hesketh Park | 662 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club | Stone Lodge Bowling Centre, Stone Lodge Complex | 782 yd | |
| The Tiger | 28 St Albans Road, Dartford | 1,054 yd | |
| Champions Bar | Dartford Football Club, Stadium | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 62 London Road, Stone | 76 yd | |
| Milestone Kebab | 54 London Road, Stone | 76 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 50 London Road, Stone | 92 yd | |
| Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway | Lovely Chinese Takeaway, 133 The Brent | 393 yd | |
| Golden Star | 137 The Brent, Dartford | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Service Station | 474 Princes Road, Dartford | 664 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brent Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 259 yd |
| The Gateway Primary Academy MILESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Hesketh Park CANTERBURY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Dartford Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club Ltd Cotton Lane | indoor bowls | 684 yd |
| Dartford Judo Club COTTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Leigh City Tech College (Closed) Green Street Green Road | 840 yd | |
| The Leigh Academy GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dartford) GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 924 yd |
| Princes Park Community Stadium Grassbanks | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, squash courts | 1,064 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.