Hythe Street, Dartford, DA1 1BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 1BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.3%	51.1%	3.8%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	52.7%	48.9%	-3.8%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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 1BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.4% 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	54.4%	69.4%	15.0%	37.9%	31.5%
Married: Opposite sex	28.6%	24.1%	-4.5%	44.2%	-20.1%
Separated	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	11.6%	4.6%	-7.0%	9.1%	-4.5%
Widowed	3.3%	1.9%	-1.4%	6.1%	-4.2%

Health

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 (93.6%) 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	61.3%	69.1%	7.8%	48.4%	20.7%
Good health	27.7%	24.5%	-3.2%	33.6%	-9.1%
Fair health	9%	5%	-4.0%	12.7%	-7.7%
Bad health	2%	1.4%	-0.6%	4.0%	-2.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 1BQ this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.9%	6.4%	-1.5%	18.2%	-11.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.9%	7.3%	-12.6%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	12.8%	-4.2%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	0.8%	9.2%	8.4%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	27.5%	13.0%	16.9%	10.6%
Degree or Similar	24.1%	35.8%	11.7%	33.8%	2.0%
Other	15.8%	0.9%	-14.9%	2.8%	-1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	3.7%	4.4%	0.7%	3.1%	1.3%
Pakistani	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	2.7%	0.2%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	4.3%	12.5%	8.2%	2.5%	10.0%
Black Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	1.3%	3.7%	2.4%	0.4%	3.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	0.9%	1.3%
Mixed Other	3%	0.7%	-2.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	79.7%	68.4%	-11.3%	81.4%	-13.0%
Roma	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.2%	2.0%
Arab	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	1.6%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.7% 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	71.3%	66.7%	-4.6%	83.2%	-16.5%
European Union	15.7%	11.6%	-4.1%	6.1%	5.5%
Rest of Europe	1%	3.6%	2.6%	0.8%	2.8%
Africa	5.3%	13%	7.7%	2.7%	10.3%
Middle East and Asia	5%	5.1%	0.1%	5.6%	-0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	70.7%	66.7%	-4.0%	83.2%	-16.5%
10+ Years	3%	15.9%	12.9%	9.8%	6.1%
5-10 Years	11%	7.2%	-3.8%	2.9%	4.3%
2-5 Years	7.3%	6.5%	-0.8%	2.2%	4.3%
Less than 2 years	8%	3.6%	-4.4%	1.9%	1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.9%	76.7%	-10.8%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Italy	2.9%	0.6%	2.3%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Spain	2.9%	0.4%	2.5%
Poland	5.1%	1.3%	3.8%
Romania	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Other Europe	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
North Africa	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Central and Western Africa	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Southern Asia	2.9%	1.2%	1.7%
No passport held	8.7%	13.5%	-4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.4%	37.2%	9.2%
Christian	33.3%	46.2%	-12.9%
Hindu	2.2%	1.7%	0.5%
Muslim	7.2%	6.5%	0.7%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	10.1%	6.0%	4.1%

Safety

Is Hythe Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hythe Street was 301.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 311.8% higher than the Burnham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hythe Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Burnham and the 24th highest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.4%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£60,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in DA1 1BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hythe Street are based on 36 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dartford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hythe Street, Dartford, DA1 1BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA1 1BQ

Average Price
£348,295

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£391,270

Flats/Maisonettes
£174,107

Other
£479,508

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hythe Street

Average Price
£380,351

Semi-Detached
£313,184

Terraced
£332,783

Detached
£391,270

Flats/Maisonettes
£174,316

Other
£450,013

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hythe Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
139 - 141 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building	£480,000	2024-05-31	£471,639
149 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2006-09-28	£397,222
Flat D 151 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£40,000	1998-05-08	£171,250

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA1 1BQ

Employment

DA1 1BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	12
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	5
Other	2
Student (economically inactive)	2
Unemployed	2
Retired	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Construction	18
Financial and insurance activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Manufacturing	14
Education	14
Transport and storage	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Information and communication	9
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR	3out of 4	532 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX	- not rated	823 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Albans Road Infant School St Albans Road , DA1 1TE	- not rated	915 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP	- not rated	938 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP	3out of 4	938 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW	4out of 4	1,107 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW	- not rated	1,107 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ	- not rated	1,169 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT	4out of 4	1,315 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT	- not rated	1,315 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT	- not rated	2,416 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries The Backstage Centre , High House Production Park RM19 1RJ	- not rated	4,610 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leydenhatch Study Centre 80a the Brent , DA1 1YW	- not rated	1,581 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE	- not rated	2,069 yd	City technology college	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP	- not rated	2,941 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable		More About School
Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP	- not rated	2,961 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX	- not rated	3,471 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kell's Cafe	Victoria Road, Dartford	159 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit 8C, Prospect Place	281 yd
Asda Living - The Cafe	Asda Living, Unit 4	281 yd
Pizza Hut Restaurant	Unit 14, Prospect Place	281 yd
Oasis Coffee & Sandwich Bar	The Base, Dartford Business Park	291 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hufflers Arms	110 Lower Hythe Street, Dartford	62 yd
Stage Door	37 Hythe Street, Dartford	557 yd
The Stage Door	Stage Door, 37 Hythe Street	557 yd
Dartford & District Irish Association	43 Overy Street, Dartford	563 yd
The Rose	36 Overy Street, Dartford	563 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Invicta Spice And Invicta Burger House	5 Station Approach, Dartford	248 yd
Saka Maka Dartford	Dartford Station, Station Approach	273 yd
Smug Cow Burger	Unit C, Apple Court	377 yd
Subway	Unit A, Henley House	384 yd
Wings & Wraps Ltd	Dart Fried Chicken, 64 Hythe Street	414 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Book Stall	Dartford Railway Station, Station Approach	222 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	Unit 3, Prospect Place	281 yd
Aldi	Aldi Stores, Unit 13	525 yd
Sainsbury's	Stadium Way, Crayford	604 yd
Iceland	47 - 49 High Street, Dartford	604 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS	health and fitness suite	507 yd
Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL	health and fitness suite	785 yd
Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	794 yd
Reflexions Muscle & Fitness Gym WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL	health and fitness suite	891 yd
Temple Hill Community Primary School And Nursery ST. EDMUNDS ROAD	grass pitches	974 yd
Holy Trinity School CHATSWORTH ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	987 yd
Central Park CRANFORD ROAD	grass pitches	1,038 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of DA1 1BQ