Princes Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 1JT 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 Princes Road, Dartford, DA1 1JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 1JL, DA1 1JU, DA1 1JP, DA1 1JF, DA1 1JE, DA1 1JJ, DA1 2XA, DA1 1LE, DA1 2RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 1JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.4% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.6% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.9% | 40.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 41.3% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 50.8% | 54.8% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 33.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 9% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 16.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 14.5% | -7.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 16.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 38.2% | 21.3% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.1% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 15.8% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 77.1% | 56.3% | -20.8% | 81.4% | -25.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 78.1% | 66.8% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 6% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 5% | 10% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 66.6% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 19.5% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 9.7% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 0.5% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Road was 295.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 191.6% higher than the Princes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Princes and the 25th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 373 Princes Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-09-30 | £314,619 |
| 383 Princes Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-01-30 | £361,677 |
| 381 Princes Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2014-07-25 | £381,441 |
| 371 Princes Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2013-11-28 | £302,207 |
| Lower Flat 387 Princes Road, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2011-10-14 | £209,477 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 1,275 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 | 3,824 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 4,136 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 5,117 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 5,374 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | 3out of 4 | 5,414 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe In The Park | Central Park, Cranford Road | 104 yd | |
| Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre | Fairfield Pool, Lowfield Street | 346 yd | |
| Cafe De Rumpy | 11 Hawley Road, Dartford | 533 yd | |
| Healthy Living Centre Cafe | Tree Community Centre, Cedar Road | 566 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant | Tasty Africa, 25 Lowfield Street | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox And Hounds | 201 - 203 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 158 yd | |
| Glentworth Club | 154 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 346 yd | |
| The Cressy Arms | 1 Hawley Road, Dartford | 533 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | 6 Hawley Road, Dartford | 574 yd | |
| The Ivy Leaf | 72 Darenth Road, Dartford | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Burgers | The Fox And Hounds, 201 - 203 Lowfield Street | 158 yd | |
| MOs Chicken And Pizzas | 3A Mead Road, Dartford | 197 yd | |
| Finest Fish And Chips | 9 Mead Road, Dartford | 238 yd | |
| Pagoda Inn Chinese Takeaway | 5 Mead Road, Dartford | 238 yd | |
| The Chippy | 297 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 5 - 7 Hawley Road, Wilmington | 533 yd | |
| Lidl | Instone Road, Dartford | 573 yd | |
| Food Plus Savemore | Savemore, 3 - 3A Market Street | 695 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets, Instone Road | 726 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Unit 13 | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Leisure Centre LOWFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 171 yd |
| Central Park Arena Cranford Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Glentworth Club 39A 39A CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Central Park CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 634 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Dartford) DARENTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 798 yd |
| The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| Oakfield Park OAKFIELD PARK PAVILION OAKFIELD PARK PAVILION | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 965 yd |
| Princes Park Community Stadium Grassbanks | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, squash courts | 1,032 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.