DA2 8BQ
a residential postcode in Bean, Kent
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.425 / 51°25'30"N
Longitude: 0.289 / 0°17'20"E
OS Eastings: 559237
OS Northings: 172042
OS Grid: TQ592720
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR X6.ZG0
Mapcode Global: VHHP1.YFMY
Plus Code: 9F32C7GQ+2H
Maidenhead Locator System: JO01dk42
What Three Birds: garganey.murre.redpoll
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Beacon Drive, Bean, Dartford DA2 8BQ
Summary
DA2 8BQ is a residential postcode in Bean, Kent. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are D and C.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and semi-detached. Domestic properties are mostly houses and bungalows.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £139,807 to £430,533 with an average of £290,581.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1950 and 1966 and between 1967 and 1975.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly owner occupied, with some privately rented
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and C.
Bean is a village, which had a population of 1,508 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 61 people resident in DA2 8BQ, of which 30 were male and 31 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
DA2 8BQ is in the London travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the West Kent Primary Care Trust.
DA2 8BQ is approximately 88m (289ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing DA2 8BQ
8a1: Hard-Pressed Living - Industrious Communities - Industrious Transitions
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for DA2 8BQ
England D1: a small town or larger village, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
2/10 (Very low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
0/10 (Nonexistent)
Area Retail Diversity Index
8/10 (High)
Supermarkets near DA2 8BQ include Asda, Co-Operative Food, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near DA2 8BQ at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of DA2 8BQ are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
District Council
Dartford Borough Council
Ward
Bean & Village Park
Councillor
David Hammock (Conservative)
County Council
Kent
Electoral Division
Dartford Rural
County Councillor
Jeremy Kite (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Dartford
MP
Gareth Johnson (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for DA2 8BQ.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near DA2 8BQ.
Primary
Darenth Community Primary School
Green Street Green Road, Darenth, Dartford, Kent, DA2 8DH
Community School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
Manor Community Primary School
Keary Road, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BU
Academy Converter
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Church Street, Southfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9NR
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Secondary
The Ebbsfleet Academy
Southfleet Road, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BZ
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Northfleet School for Girls
Hall Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8AQ
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Northfleet Technology College
Colyer Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8BG
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The Leigh Academy
Green Street Green Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Good
Saint George's Church of England School
Meadow Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7LS
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Pelham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0JE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Dartford Science & Technology College
Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LY
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Dartford Grammar School
West Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HW
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NT
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
The overall school grade in this area is high.