Ash Road Longfield, Dartford
30 addresses across 4 postcodes (DA3), about 310 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 10500283.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 10, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Dartford costs £2,375 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 58% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Longfield, about 160 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Longfield Community Park, is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 50 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Jubilee Medical Centre, about 150 m away.
- People: About 790 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 250 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (7); House, semi-detached (5); Flat (3). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 2019 (3); before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Dartford in 2026-27: Band D £2,375 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,583 | £1,847 | £2,111 | £2,375 | £2,903 | £3,431 | £3,959 | £4,750 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (30% of about 860 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land to the Rear of 67-97 Station Road, Longfield DA3 7QA: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- Bramblings Residential Home, Bramblefield Close, Longfield, KENT, DA3 7PE: up to 5 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Land north of Salts Farm, Fawkham Road, Fawkham: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Salts Farm Depot, Fawkham Road, Fawkham, KENT, DA3 7BJ: up to 26 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Fawkham Business Park, Fawkham Road, Fawkham: up to 31 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Storage Unit Adjacent Workshop A1, Orchard Farm, Fawkham Road, Fawkham, Kent, DA3 7BJ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 24 September 2026 to 26 September 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
- 17 September 2026 to 19 September 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
- 17 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, two-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA3 7PE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| DA3 7PF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DA3 7PP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DA3 7QT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 50 m and 56 m above sea level (53 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA3 7PE | 90% | 58% | 58% | 0% |
| DA3 7PF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA3 7PP | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| DA3 7QT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Longfield 439,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 160 m |
| Meopham 259,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Farningham Road 132,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Railway Station Longfield | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bluewater | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | West Street Pier Gravesend | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 21 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 43.8 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jubilee Medical Centre | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hodgson Pharmacy | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bupa Dental Care Longfield | 300 m |
| Hospital | Fawkham Manor Hospital | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Gravesend Police Station | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Longfield, Longfield | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longfield Community Park 1.6 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 9,000 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, a listed building (Grade II*), 120 m north-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Saint Mary Magdalene | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Churchdown Wood | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Dean Bottom | Valley | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| Hartley Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Bushfield Shaw | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Billings Hill Shaw | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Scudders Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 30 |
14 of the street's 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dartford: see them on the Dartford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Longfield | Secondary | 11–18 | 330 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leigh Academy Hartley | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramblings Residential Home DA3 7PE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Hodgson Pharmacy DA3 7QA | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Dolly's Diner DA3 7QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Waitrose DA3 7QA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Longfield Tandoori DA3 7QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| China Wei DA3 7QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Station Fish Bar DA3 7QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Bistro Marie DA3 7QA | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store) DA3 7QD | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza DA3 7QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Longfield Wine Merchant DA3 7QD | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Costa Coffee DA3 7QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Railway Tavern DA3 7QD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Longfield Bakery DA3 7QD | Other catering premises | 160 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| New Loon Fung Chinese Takeaway DA3 7QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 171 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (163); On or near Parking Area (45); On or near Petrol Station (16); On or near Fosters Mews (9); On or near Langafel Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DA3 7PE: 14 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- DA3 7PF: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- DA3 7PP: 5 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- DA3 7QT: 1 address of 48 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Langafel Close · Station Road · Dene Walk · Oakwood Rise · St Marys Way · Essex Road · Park Drive · Copse Side · Chartwell Lane · Bramblefield Close · Ightham Close · Kent Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.