Darenth Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 1NJ 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 1NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 1NH, DA1 1LX, DA1 1QW, DA1 1NB, DA1 1LU, DA1 1ND, DA1 1QN, DA1 1QS, DA1 1QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 1NJ, 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 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% lower than the Bean & Village Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darenth Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bean & Village Park and the 169th highest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Darenth Road, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2025-09-05 | £944,797 |
| 99 Darenth Road, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2024-03-11 | £661,818 |
| 85 Darenth Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-08-23 | £389,235 |
| 93 Darenth Road, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-06-01 | £894,663 |
| 89 Darenth Road, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-02-10 | £776,829 |
DA1 1NJ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Dartford York Road , DA1 1SQ | - not rated | 370 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York Road Junior Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | - not rated | 372 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York Road Junior School and Language Unit York Road , DA1 1SQ | - not rated | 372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans Road Infant School St Albans Road , DA1 1TE | - not rated | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Junior School Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,936 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 | 5,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkerden Church of England Academy Colyer Drive , DA10 1HN | - not rated | 5,369 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 851 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leydenhatch Study Centre 80a the Brent , DA1 1YW | - not rated | 873 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RP | - not rated | 4,350 yd | Community special school | 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 | 297 yd | |
| Cafe In The Park | Central Park, Cranford Road | 600 yd | |
| Pizzeria Bennells | 67 - 69 High Street, Dartford | 674 yd | |
| The Lounge | Acacia Hall, High Street | 687 yd | |
| Efes | 55 High Street, Dartford | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Leaf | 72 Darenth Road, Dartford | 309 yd | |
| Champions Bar | Dartford Football Club, Stadium | 505 yd | |
| PP Catering | Princes Park Stadium, Grassbanks | 505 yd | |
| The Tiger | 28 St Albans Road, Dartford | 563 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | 3 Darenth Road, Dartford | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 26 East Hill, Dartford | 489 yd | |
| House On The Hill | 68B East Hill, Dartford | 489 yd | |
| Izzy's Grill (West Stand Pod And East Stand Pod) | Dartford Football Club, Stadium | 505 yd | |
| Panorama Kebab | 23 East Hill, Dartford | 591 yd | |
| Ocean City | 8 East Hill, Dartford | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 72 - 80 East Hill | 489 yd | |
| Food Plus Savemore | Savemore, 3 - 3A Market Street | 771 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 802 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Unit 13 | 878 yd | |
| Lidl | Instone Road, Dartford | 884 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 | 294 yd |
| Central Park Arena Cranford Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Princes Park Community Stadium Grassbanks | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, squash courts | 499 yd |
| Glentworth Club 39A 39A CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Central Park CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| The Leigh Academy GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Fairfield Leisure Centre LOWFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| Hesketh Park CANTERBURY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 715 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dartford) GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 778 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% |
| Median download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.