Hythe Street is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 1BN is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hythe Street, Dartford, DA1 1BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 5AE, DA1 1BQ, DA1 5WU, DA1 5WW, DA1 5AJ, DA1 5WX, DA1 5FS, DA1 5FY, DA1 5WJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 1BN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA1 1BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 53.6% | 15.7% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 32.2% | -12.8% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 61.5% | 13.8% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 30.6% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 5.5% | -8.6% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DA1 1BN this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 60.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 9.1% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 2.7% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 5.3% | -16.4% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 60.8% | 35.0% | 33.8% | 27.0% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.5% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 0.7% | 9.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 8.6% | 3.3% | -5.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 19.1% | 14.8% | 2.5% | 16.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 78.6% | 42.2% | -36.4% | 81.4% | -39.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 53.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 53.1% | -26.2% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 13.8% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 12.9% | 10.3% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 14.1% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 52.9% | -26.0% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 21.1% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 10.7% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 4.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hythe Street was 666.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 852.7% higher than the Burnham average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hythe Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Burnham and the 6th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 169.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 - 116 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £253,750 | 2024-09-27 | £262,934 |
| 130 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £471,250 | 2024-09-27 | £488,307 |
| 118 - 128 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £471,250 | 2024-09-27 | £488,307 |
| 106 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-03-25 | £288,429 |
| Hufflers Arms, 110 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £513,300 | 2020-12-16 | £553,635 |
DA1 1BN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 162 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR | - not rated | 629 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,710 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,206 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kell's Cafe | Victoria Road, Dartford | 164 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 8C, Prospect Place | 225 yd | |
| Asda Living - The Cafe | Asda Living, Unit 4 | 225 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 14, Prospect Place | 225 yd | |
| Oasis Coffee & Sandwich Bar | The Base, Dartford Business Park | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hufflers Arms | 110 Lower Hythe Street, Dartford | 7 yd | |
| Dartford Working Mens Club | 40 Essex Road, Dartford | 508 yd | |
| Dartford Working Men's Club & Institute | 40 Essex Road, Dartford | 508 yd | |
| Stage Door | 37 Hythe Street, Dartford | 511 yd | |
| The Stage Door | Stage Door, 37 Hythe Street | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invicta Spice And Invicta Burger House | 5 Station Approach, Dartford | 209 yd | |
| Saka Maka Dartford | Dartford Station, Station Approach | 245 yd | |
| Smug Cow Burger | Unit C, Apple Court | 331 yd | |
| Subway | Unit A, Henley House | 334 yd | |
| Wings & Wraps Ltd | Dart Fried Chicken, 64 Hythe Street | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Book Stall | Dartford Railway Station, Station Approach | 181 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 3, Prospect Place | 225 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Unit 13 | 492 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Stadium Way, Crayford | 562 yd | |
| Iceland | 47 - 49 High Street, Dartford | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 764 yd |
| Reflexions Muscle & Fitness Gym WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Holy Trinity School CHATSWORTH ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Central Park CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Temple Hill Community Primary School And Nursery ST. EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Becket Sports Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,085 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.