East Hill is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 1SB is located in the Newtown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Hill, Dartford, DA1 1SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 1SD, DA1 1SW, DA1 1SQ, DA1 1UD, DA1 1TF, DA1 1UA, DA1 1SG, DA1 1SH, DA1 1SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 1SB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51.5% | 49.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.4% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 1SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 45.8% | 51.1% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 34.7% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 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 (88.5%) 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 | 55.8% | 54.4% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 34.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 11.1% | 17% | 5.9% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 9.6% | -9.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 13% | -9.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 19.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 35.2% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 9% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 87.8% | 78.1% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 71.9% 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 | 88.7% | 71.9% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 4% | 13.5% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 7.2% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 87.8% | 72.1% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 11.6% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Hill was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% lower than the Newtown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Hill has the 12th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Newtown and the 154th lowest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% 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 East Hill, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-11-05 | £162,199 |
| 112 East Hill, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-08-16 | £390,151 |
| 110 East Hill, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-03-15 | £322,896 |
| The Woodman, 106 East Hill, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2019-05-30 | £678,292 |
| Ground And Basement Flat 116 East Hill, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-08-17 | £187,223 |
DA1 1SB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
DA1 1SB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Road Junior Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | - not rated | 142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York Road Junior School and Language Unit York Road , DA1 1SQ | - not rated | 142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Dartford York Road , DA1 1SQ | - not rated | 154 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans Road Infant School St Albans Road , DA1 1TE | - not rated | 251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Stone Lodge Road , DA2 6FY | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 2,372 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 | 4,942 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 | 5,123 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leydenhatch Study Centre 80a the Brent , DA1 1YW | - not rated | 531 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 937 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 4,540 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Sue's | 118 St Vincents Road, Dartford | 373 yd | |
| The Y On The River | YMCA, The Roundhouse | 637 yd | |
| Pizzeria Bennells | 67 - 69 High Street, Dartford | 657 yd | |
| Club Room Cafe @ David Lloyd | David Lloyd Leisure, Sports Centre | 668 yd | |
| The Lounge | Acacia Hall, High Street | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tiger | 28 St Albans Road, Dartford | 118 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House | 15 Great Queen Street, Dartford | 337 yd | |
| The Ivy Leaf | 72 Darenth Road, Dartford | 389 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | 3 Darenth Road, Dartford | 477 yd | |
| Amar Hall | 21 East Hill, Dartford | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 26 East Hill, Dartford | 204 yd | |
| House On The Hill | 68B East Hill, Dartford | 204 yd | |
| China Express Chinese Takeaway | 152 Colney Road, Dartford | 298 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 19 The Brent, Dartford | 299 yd | |
| Family Fried Chicken And Ribs | Family Fried Chicken, 1 The Brent | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 72 - 80 East Hill | 204 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 298 yd | |
| Food Plus Savemore | Savemore, 3 - 3A Market Street | 794 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Unit 13 | 797 yd | |
| Dartford Service Station | 474 Princes Road, Dartford | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hesketh Park CANTERBURY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 657 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Dartford) DARENTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Princes Park Community Stadium Grassbanks | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, squash courts | 728 yd |
| The Leigh Academy GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Central Park Arena Cranford Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Central Park CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Glentworth Club 39A 39A CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dartford) GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 896 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 | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.