DA1 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DA1 district covers Central Dartford & West Hill, Temple Hill & Marshes, Crayford. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 12 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DA1
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from DA1 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Canary Wharf: 48 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in DA1
- Dartford Bridge Community Primary School · DA1 5GB · Good (2024) · Top 8% in England
- Haberdashers' Crayford Primary · DA1 4RS · Good (2024) · Top 43% in England
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford · DA1 5AF · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 31% in England
- Leigh Academy Dartford · DA1 1SQ · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 1% in England
- Oakfield Primary Academy · DA1 2SW · Good (2021) · Top 17% in England
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford · DA1 2HX · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 5% in England
- River Mill Primary School · DA1 5XR · Good (2023) · Top 7% in England
- St Anselm's Catholic Primary School · DA1 5EA · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 22% in England
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School · DA1 4DZ · Remains Good (2023) · Top 6% in England
- St Paulinus Church of England Primary School · DA1 4RW · Remains Good (2024) · Top 28% in England
- Temple Hill Primary Academy · DA1 5ND · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 23% in England
- Wentworth Primary School · DA1 3NG · Good (2023) · Top 43% in England
Secondary schools in DA1
- Dartford Grammar School · DA1 2HW · Outstanding (2022) · Top 1% in England
- Dartford Grammar School for Girls · DA1 2NT · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 2% in England
- Dartford Science & Technology College · DA1 2LY · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 50% in England
- Haberdashers' Crayford Academy · DA1 4RS · Good (2022) · Bottom 43% in England
- Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy · DA1 1QE · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 39% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in DA1
- Christchurch Pre-School (Dartford) Ltd · DA1 3DH · Good (Ofsted)
- Highfield Road Pre-school · DA1 2JY · Good (Ofsted)
- Rainbow Day Nursery · DA1 2LP · Good (Ofsted)
- Star Kids Children's Nursery · DA1 1BE · Good (Ofsted)
- The Chapel Nursery · DA1 2GA · Good (Ofsted)
- West Hill Life Ltd · DA1 1DE · Good (Ofsted)
- Happy Orkids at Dartford Limited · DA1 5QB
- Inspire Sport Skills Ltd Dartford Bridge · DA1 5GB
- Milestones Day Nursery · DA1 5XW
- Stagecoach Dartford · DA1 5TF
GP surgeries in DA1
- Horsman'S Place Surgery · DA1 2JP
- Lowfield Medical Centre · DA1 1HP
- Redwood Practice · DA1 2HA
- The Wellcome Practice · DA1 2HA
- Temple Hill Surgery · DA1 5ND
- Crayford Town Surgery · DA1 4ER
- Dr Cj Shimmins & Partners · DA1 1QY
- Pilgrims Way Surgery · DA1 1QY
Neighbourhoods in DA1
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DA1 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Dartford & West Hill | 29% | £335k | Very high | 6 min |
| Temple Hill & Marshes | 18% | £342k | High | 7 min |
| Crayford | 18% | £388k | High | 10 min |
| Tree Estate | 9% | £384k | High | 8 min |
| Heath | 9% | £465k | Low | 9 min |
| Newtown | 7% | £325k | High | 8 min |
| Brent & Fleet Estate | 6% | £398k | High | 8 min |
| Lesney Farm & Colyers East | 3% | £340k | Average | 10 min |
Questions
Where is the DA1 postcode?
DA1 covers 12 neighbourhoods in Central Dartford & West Hill, Temple Hill & Marshes, Crayford, with 1,266 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DA1?
The typical home price across DA1's neighbourhoods is £342k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DA1?
14 primary and 5 secondary state schools have a DA1 postcode.
How long is the commute from DA1?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Canary Wharf 48 minutes.