Darenth Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 1LY is located in the Brent electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darenth Road, Dartford, DA1 1LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 1LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 52.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.9% | 47.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 29.5% | 31.2% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 50.4% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 9.4% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 49.6% | 49.9% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 19.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 19% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 28% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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 | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 86.9% | 74.6% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 83.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 83.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 83.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 1.2% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darenth Road was 39.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Bean & Village Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darenth Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bean & Village Park and the 109th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Greenwood Park, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2021-06-30 | £1,019,867 |
| 3 Greenwood Park, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2020-03-24 | £1,057,633 |
| 1 Greenwood Park, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2020-02-20 | £999,705 |
| 2 Greenwood Park, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2019-12-06 | £995,092 |
| 4 Greenwood Park Darenth Road, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £940,467 | 2018-01-26 | £1,111,362 |
DA1 1LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,731 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 | 4,442 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | 3out of 4 | 5,445 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Room Cafe @ David Lloyd | David Lloyd Leisure, Sports Centre | 199 yd | |
| Cafe Questor | 67F Butterly Avenue, Questor | 534 yd | |
| Cafe In The Park | Central Park, Cranford Road | 662 yd | |
| Cafe De Rumpy | 11 Hawley Road, Dartford | 806 yd | |
| Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre | Fairfield Pool, Lowfield Street | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP Catering | Princes Park Stadium, Grassbanks | 416 yd | |
| Champions Bar | Dartford Football Club, Stadium | 416 yd | |
| The Ivy Leaf | 72 Darenth Road, Dartford | 601 yd | |
| Dartford Cricket Club | The Pavillion, Hesketh Park | 783 yd | |
| The Fox And Hounds | 201 - 203 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izzy's Grill (West Stand Pod And East Stand Pod) | Dartford Football Club, Stadium | 416 yd | |
| Polash Green Spice | Polash Tandoori, 449 Princes Road | 639 yd | |
| New Golden City | Golden City, 451 Princes Road | 688 yd | |
| Golden Palace | Golden Palace Chinese Take Away, 295 Lowfield Street | 761 yd | |
| The Chippy | 297 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 72 - 80 East Hill | 788 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 5 - 7 Hawley Road, Wilmington | 806 yd | |
| Dartford Service Station | 474 Princes Road, Dartford | 897 yd | |
| Food Plus Savemore | Savemore, 3 - 3A Market Street | 1,013 yd | |
| Lidl | Instone Road, Dartford | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Dartford) DARENTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 197 yd |
| Princes Park Community Stadium Grassbanks | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, squash courts | 414 yd |
| Central Park Arena Cranford Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 517 yd |
| The Leigh Academy GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Glentworth Club 39A 39A CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dartford) GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 695 yd |
| Fairfield Leisure Centre LOWFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Central Park CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Hesketh Park CANTERBURY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 803 yd |
| Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 871 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 | 41.7% |
| 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 | 58.3% |
| Median download speed | 33 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.