York Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 1SG 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 York Road, Dartford, DA1 1SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 1SQ, DA1 1QP, DA1 1QW, DA1 1NB, DA1 1SH, DA1 1SB, DA1 1SN, DA1 1SW, DA1 1SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 1SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 37% | 32.9% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 48.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 51.7% | 52.2% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 34.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 9.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 13.4% | 11.1% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 15.1% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 16.5% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 32.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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 | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 7% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 80.5% | 70.8% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 86.4% | 78.4% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 78.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 15.4% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 0.9% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Road was 219.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% higher than the Bean & Village Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bean & Village Park and the 32nd highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A York Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-06-27 | £444,570 |
| York House York Road, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-07-17 | £444,595 |
| 8 York Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-04-17 | £418,859 |
| 4 York Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2021-10-22 | £499,001 |
| 32 York Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-07-11 | £425,291 |
DA1 1SG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 1SG 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 1,732 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 | 2,154 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 | 4,361 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 4,670 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 5,363 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Sue's | 118 St Vincents Road, Dartford | 514 yd | |
| Club Room Cafe @ David Lloyd | David Lloyd Leisure, Sports Centre | 530 yd | |
| Pizzeria Bennells | 67 - 69 High Street, Dartford | 611 yd | |
| The Lounge | Acacia Hall, High Street | 631 yd | |
| The Y On The River | YMCA, The Roundhouse | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tiger | 28 St Albans Road, Dartford | 231 yd | |
| The Ivy Leaf | 72 Darenth Road, Dartford | 274 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House | 15 Great Queen Street, Dartford | 382 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | 3 Darenth Road, Dartford | 445 yd | |
| Amar Hall | 21 East Hill, Dartford | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 26 East Hill, Dartford | 215 yd | |
| House On The Hill | 68B East Hill, Dartford | 215 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 19 The Brent, Dartford | 367 yd | |
| Family Fried Chicken And Ribs | Family Fried Chicken, 1 The Brent | 368 yd | |
| Panorama Kebab | 23 East Hill, Dartford | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 72 - 80 East Hill | 215 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 458 yd | |
| Food Plus Savemore | Savemore, 3 - 3A Market Street | 744 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Unit 13 | 782 yd | |
| Dartford Service Station | 474 Princes Road, Dartford | 857 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 | 529 yd |
| Hesketh Park CANTERBURY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 586 yd |
| Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 593 yd |
| Princes Park Community Stadium Grassbanks | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, squash courts | 627 yd |
| Central Park Arena Cranford Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 673 yd |
| The Leigh Academy GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Central Park CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Glentworth Club 39A 39A CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dartford) GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 835 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 | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.