DA9 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DA9 district covers Swanscombe, Stone (Dartford), Central Dartford & West Hill. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DA9
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 DA9 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.
- London King's Cross: 43 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in DA9
- Knockhall Primary School · DA9 9RF · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 26% in England
- Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School · DA9 9EF · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 39% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Alkerden Church of England Academy · DA10 1HN · Not yet inspected
- Stone Lodge School · DA2 6FY · Good (2023) · Bottom 25% in England
- Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet · DA10 0BZ · Improved significantly (2024) · Bottom 30% in England
- Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy · DA1 1QE · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 39% in England
- Harris Academy Chafford Hundred · RM16 6SA · Outstanding (2024) · Top 10% in England
- Thames Park Secondary School · RM17 5FP · Good (2023) · Top 40% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in DA9
- Kids Inc Day Nursery · DA9 9SE · Good (Ofsted)
- St Mary's Under 5's Preschool · DA9 9DQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Jumping Beans Pre-School Ltd Greenhithe · DA9 9HH · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Darlings Daycare · DA9 9EJ
Neighbourhoods in DA9
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DA9 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe | 50% | £348k | Average | 12 min |
| Stone & Crossways | 34% | £385k | Very high | 12 min |
| Swanscombe | 16% | £313k | High | 6 min |
Questions
Where is the DA9 postcode?
DA9 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Swanscombe, Stone (Dartford), Central Dartford & West Hill, with 342 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DA9?
The typical home price across DA9's neighbourhoods is £348k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DA9?
2 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a DA9 postcode.
How long is the commute from DA9?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London King's Cross 43 minutes.