POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
DA4 9FF postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Connectivity looks mixed, with gigabit availability at 6.8%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ2). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 4 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 30 Mar 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £225,000Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Mar 2026
- Gigabit availability 6.8%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ2
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 4 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Mar 2026.
Broadband
Broadband coverage is mixedGigabit availability is 6.8%, with 6.8% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ2.
Transport
8 within 400mDA4 9FF links 8 transport stops within 400m and 25 within 800m. 8 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is East Hill (BCT) at about 119m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Farningham Road Rail Station at about 662m.
Local business
14 within 1200mDA4 9FF currently links 14 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 4 food and drink, 3 personal services, 2 grocery. The closest mapped place is The Co-operative Food at about 53m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,102 online job adverts observedSevenoaks local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,248 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched DA4 9FF in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
4 nearby school rows4 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for DA4 9FF. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 9DA4 9FF has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 9 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 157, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 52 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£225,000
Strong sample. Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Mar 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of DA4 9FF, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (2), fast food (2).
Amenity group
Personal services
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (2), beauty (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by bakery (1), convenience (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
The Co-operative Food (The Co-operative Group)
Convenience at Esparto Way, South Darenth.
Health
Hobbs pharmacy
Pharmacy at Holmesdale Road, South Darenth.
Food and drink
Turners Café
Cafe at 14, East Hill, Dartford.
Nightlife
The Jolly Miller
Pub at East Hill, South Darenth.
Nightlife
The Bridges
Pub at Horton Road, South Darenth.
Grocery
Crusty Corner
Bakery at 143, Main Road.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
Primary option in DA4 9BN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School
Primary option in DA4 9EX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
The Anthony Roper Primary School
Primary option in DA4 0AA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around DA4 9FF.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like DA4 9FF with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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