DA2 8AL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DA2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AL) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case DA which means Dartford.
- Postal District. In our case DA2.
- Postal Sector. In our case DA2 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AL.
The regional mail center for the post area DA is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the DA2 8AL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DA2 8AL postcode have the street address of School Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DA2 8AL postcode is home to a bustling 97 residents!
It is situated within the post town of DARTFORD within the old postal county of Kent.
DA2 8AL is within the village of Bean.
Looking at our data the DA2 8AL is mostly residential but does contain some commercial properties.
The DA2 8AL postcode area is composed of 66.67% residential properties, 2.22% commercial properties, and 31.11% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DA2 8AL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced and detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in DA2 8AL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the DA2 8AL Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 66.67% |
| Commercial | 2.22% |
| Public | 31.11% |
Telephone Area Code for DA2 8AL
The telephone area code for DA2 8AL is 01474 Gravesend.
Map Coordinates for DA2 8AL
| Latitude | 51.4267739835 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.289875533777 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DA2 8AL Postcode?
Download Speeds For DA2 8AL
| Average Mbps | 34.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.120 |
DA2 8AL has an average download speed of 34.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
894 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
11% of postcodes (126,898) have slower broadband speeds.
89% of postcodes (1,056,849) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DA2 8AL
| Average Mbps | 6.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 6.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.530 |
DA2 8AL has an average upload speed of 6.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,609 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
11% of postcodes (126,965) have slower upload speeds.
89% of postcodes (1,054,067) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DA2 8AL Postcode
England Primary Schools
Ebbsfleet Green Primary School
Address: Ebbsfleet Green Primary School, Ackers Drive Weldon, Ebbsfleet Valley, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 1AL
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01987591627
Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Church Street, Southfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9NR
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact:
Bean Primary School
Address: Bean Primary School, School Lane, Bean, Dartford, Kent, DA2 8AW
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01474833225
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
Address: Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hayes Road, Horns Cross, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9EF
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01322382292
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
Address: Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hayes Road, Horns Cross, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9EF
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact:
Darenth Community Primary School
Address: Darenth Community Primary School, Green Street Green Road, Darenth, Dartford, Kent, DA2 8DH
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Northfleet School for Girls
Address: Northfleet School for Girls, Hall Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8AQ
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: 01474831020
Longfield Academy
Address: Longfield Academy, Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PH
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: 01474700700
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DA2 8AL
SWANSCOMBE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SOUTHFLEET ROAD, SWANSCOMBE, KENT, DA10 0BF
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
GREENHITHE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: THE AVENUE, GREENHITHE, KENT, DA9 9NX
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
HEWS HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 23 HIGH STREET, SWANSCOMBE, KENT, DA10 0AG
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 38 MAIN ROAD, LONGFIELD, KENT, DA3 7QZ
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE (GROVE ROAD)
Address: GROVE ROAD, NORTHFLEET, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 9AX
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 60 THE BRENT, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1YW
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DA2 8AL
DELMERGATE LIMITED
Address: UNIT 4 CASTLE HILL LC, 69 CHERRY ORCHARD, CASTLE HILL, EBBSFLEET VALLEY, SWANSCOMBE, DA10 1AD
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 303110
BOOTS
Address: UNIT MSU02, LOWER THAMES WALK, BLUEWATER, GREENHITHE, KENT, DA9 9SJ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 624780
SWAN VALLEY PHARMACY
Address: SOUTHFLEET ROAD, SWANSCOMBE, KENT, DA10 0BF
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 313640
S & S CHOPRA
Address: DARENT VALLEY HOSPITAL, DARENTH WOOD ROAD, DARENTH, DARTFORD, DA2 8DA
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 227240
ACKERS CHEMISTS
Address: CHURCH ROAD, SWANSCOMBE, KENT, DA10 0HF
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 382300
STONE PHARMACY
Address: 229 LONDON ROAD, GREENHITHE, KENT, DA9 9DF
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 382063
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DA2 8AL
M&S OPTICIANS - KENT BLUEWATER
Address: BLUEWATER, GREENHITHE, DA9 9SD
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (GREENHITHE)
Address: UNIT 14, UPPER ROSE GALLERY, BLUEWATER, GREENHITHE, KENT, DA9 9SP
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BLUEWATER)
Address: UNIT MSU2, LOWER THAMES WALK, BLUEWATER, GREENHITHE, KENT, DA9 9SJ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
DAVID CLULOW OPTICIANS (BLUEWATER)
Address: U110, UPPER GUILD HALL, BLUEWATER, GREENHITHE, KENT, DA9 9SS
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
JOHN LEWIS OPTICIANS BLUEWATER
Address: BLUEWATER, GREENHITHE, KENT, DA9 9SA
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
4659 GREENHITHE
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CROSSWAYS BOULEVARD, GREENHITHE, KENT, DA9 9BT
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DA2 8AL
BEAN VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: SOUTHFLEET ROAD, BEAN, DARTFORD, KENT, DA2 8BS
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
SWANSCOMBE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BEAN VILLAGE SURGERY, SOUTHFLEET ROAD, BEAN, DARTFORD, KENT, DA2 8BS
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 707236
SWANSCOMBE HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: SOUTHFLEET ROAD, SWANSCOMBE, DA10 0BF
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
BENNETT WAY SURGERY
Address: BENNETT WAY, DARTFORD, DA2 7JT
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
IVY BOWER SURGERY
Address: 7 IVY BOWER CLOSE, LONDON ROAD, GREENHITHE, KENT, DA9 9NF
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
GREENHITHE SURGERY
Address: 32 LONDON ROAD, GREENHITHE, KENT, DA9 9EJ
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near DA2 8AL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DA2 8AL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DA2 8AL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Dartford Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Gareth Johnson |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DA2 8AL Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Dartford District Council and the County Council is Kent County Council.
Kent County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Dartford District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Dartford District at the following link Dartford District.How much is the Council Tax?
Dartford District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Dartford District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the DA2 8AL Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Kent County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Kent County CouncilPostcodes near the DA2 8AL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DA2 8AL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Bluewater, GREENHITHE, DA9 9SA | 1.98 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Wingfield Bank, Northfleet, GRAVESEND, DA11 8JH | 2.99 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Crossways Boulevard, GREENHITHE, DA9 9BT | 3.03 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to Asda |
| Waitrose, Station Road, LONGFIELD, DA3 7QA | 3.46 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to Waitrose |
| Morrisons, Coldharbour Road, Northfleet, GRAVESEND, DA11 8AB | 4.75 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DA2 8AL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit L057, Bluewater Retail Park, Greenhithe, DA9 9SJ | 1.17 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to Unit L057, Bluewater Retail Park |
| Crossways Business Park, Greenhithe, Dartford, DA2 6QY | 2.01 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to Crossways Business Park, Greenhithe |
| Thamsgate Shopping Centre, Gravesend, DA11 0AU | 3.54 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to Thamsgate Shopping Centre |
| 24 West Mall, Essex, RM17 6QE | 3.76 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to 24 West Mall |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Wintergarden, Bluewater, GREENHITHE, DA9 9SF | 1.11 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to McDonald's, Wintergarden, Bluewater, GREENHITHE, DA9 9SF |
| McDonald's, Cobham Terrace, Bean Road, GREENHITHE, DA9 9HY | 1.57 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to McDonald's, Cobham Terrace, Bean Road, GREENHITHE, DA9 9HY |
| McDonald's, Princes Road, DARTFORD, DA1 1YT | 2.39 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to McDonald's, Princes Road, DARTFORD, DA1 1YT |
| McDonald's, Imperial Retail Park, Thames Way, GRAVESEND, DA11 0DQ | 3.27 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to McDonald's, Imperial Retail Park, Thames Way, GRAVESEND, DA11 0DQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Wintergarden, Bluewater, GREENHITHE, DA9 9SF | 1.11 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to KFC Bluewater - The Wintergarden |
| KFC, Mulberry Road, Northfleet, GRAVESEND, DA11 8QA | 2.57 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to KFC Gravesend - Perry Street |
| KFC, Priory Shopping Centre, DARTFORD, DA1 2HS | 3.37 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to KFC Dartford - Priory Shopping Centre |
| KFC, High Street, GRAYS, RM17 6LU | 3.80 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to KFC Grays Thurrock - High Street |
| KFC, The Parade, Valley Drive, GRAVESEND, DA12 5RT | 4.10 miles | Directions from DA2 8AL to KFC Gravesend - The Parade |