Downs Avenue, Dartford, DA1 1SX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 1SX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.8%	50.6%	-5.2%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	44.2%	49.4%	5.2%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DA1 1SX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.4%	23.8%	-1.6%	37.9%	-14.1%
Married: Opposite sex	53.7%	59.1%	5.4%	44.2%	14.9%
Separated	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	8.1%	7.4%	-0.7%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	11.4%	8.6%	-2.8%	6.1%	2.5%

Health

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 (85.5%) 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	43%	49.1%	6.1%	48.4%	0.7%
Good health	38.5%	36.4%	-2.1%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	13.3%	10.7%	-2.6%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	4.2%	2%	-2.2%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	27.2%	19%	-8.2%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	13.1%	-0.9%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	12.3%	-1.3%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	7.8%	4.5%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	14.6%	5.0%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	25.4%	31%	5.6%	33.8%	-2.8%
Other	7%	2.2%	-4.8%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	1.1%	-0.2%
Chinese	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	0.7%	1.0%
Indian	5.8%	15.7%	9.9%	3.1%	12.6%
Pakistani	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	2.4%	2.9%	0.5%	1.6%	1.3%
Black African	4.2%	8.4%	4.2%	2.5%	5.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	79.7%	64.2%	-15.5%	81.4%	-17.2%
Arab	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Other	0.6%	2.9%	2.3%	1.6%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.3% 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	84.2%	77.3%	-6.9%	83.2%	-5.9%
European Union	3.3%	4.1%	0.8%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	3.9%	5.8%	1.9%	2.7%	3.1%
Middle East and Asia	7.3%	10.2%	2.9%	5.6%	4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	1.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.3%	77%	-6.3%	83.2%	-6.2%
10+ Years	0.9%	17.4%	16.5%	9.8%	7.6%
5-10 Years	1.2%	2%	0.8%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	3.3%	0.9%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	11.2%	2.6%	-8.6%	1.9%	0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.9%	76.7%	2.2%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Other EU countries	2.6%	1.5%	1.1%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	10.5%	13.5%	-3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.9%	37.2%	-11.3%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Hindu	4.1%	1.7%	2.4%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Sikh	11.6%	0.9%	10.7%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is Downs Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downs Avenue was 199.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% higher than the Bean & Village Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Downs Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bean & Village Park and the 39th highest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£59,300

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in DA1 1SX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Downs Avenue are based on 103 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dartford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Downs Avenue, Dartford, DA1 1SX

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA1 1SX

Average Price
£144,677

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£144,677

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Downs Avenue

Average Price
£213,995

Semi-Detached
£428,735

Terraced
£321,456

Detached
£131,969

Flats/Maisonettes
£160,575

Other
£6,484

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Downs AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 3 Chancery Court Downs Avenue, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2025-12-19	£117,789
Flat 25 Chancery Court Downs Avenue, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2024-08-21	£137,986
Flat 16 Chancery Court Downs Avenue, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£128,000	2024-08-02	£126,158
Flat 27 Chancery Court Downs Avenue, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2024-05-13	£127,736
Flat 24 Chancery Court Downs Avenue, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£107,500	2023-09-29	£103,403

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA1 1SX

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	31
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	15
Education	13
Transport and storage	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Construction	7
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leigh Academy Dartford York Road , DA1 1SQ	- not rated	398 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
York Road Junior Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ	- not rated	419 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
York Road Junior School and Language Unit York Road , DA1 1SQ	- not rated	419 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Albans Road Infant School St Albans Road , DA1 1TE	- not rated	742 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW	3out of 4	829 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	442 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stone Lodge School Stone Lodge Road , DA2 6FY	3out of 4	1,437 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ	- not rated	1,677 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW	4out of 4	2,174 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW	- not rated	2,174 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT	- not rated	2,459 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	5,214 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alkerden Church of England Academy Colyer Drive , DA10 1HN	- not rated	4,816 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leydenhatch Study Centre 80a the Brent , DA1 1YW	- not rated	417 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE	- not rated	442 yd	City technology college	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP	- not rated	2,654 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable		More About School
Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP	- not rated	2,722 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Furness School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RP	- not rated	4,789 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds	476 Princes Road, Dartford	391 yd
Club Room Cafe @ David Lloyd	David Lloyd Leisure, Sports Centre	451 yd
Sally Sue's	118 St Vincents Road, Dartford	546 yd
Miller & Carter	522 Princes Road, Dartford	682 yd
Milestone Marble Cafe	58 London Road, Stone	844 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dartford Cricket Club	The Pavillion, Hesketh Park	199 yd
Champions Bar	Dartford Football Club, Stadium	346 yd
PP Catering	Princes Park Stadium, Grassbanks	346 yd
The Tiger	28 St Albans Road, Dartford	615 yd
The Ivy Leaf	72 Darenth Road, Dartford	706 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Polash Green Spice	Polash Tandoori, 449 Princes Road	156 yd
New Golden City	Golden City, 451 Princes Road	180 yd
Family Fried Chicken And Ribs	Family Fried Chicken, 1 The Brent	288 yd
TGF Pizza	19 The Brent, Dartford	289 yd
Izzy's Grill (West Stand Pod And East Stand Pod)	Dartford Football Club, Stadium	346 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dartford Service Station	474 Princes Road, Dartford	391 yd
Tesco	Tesco, 72 - 80 East Hill	668 yd
The Co-operative	76 Colney Road, Dartford	689 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hesketh Park CANTERBURY CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	163 yd
The Leigh Academy GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	246 yd
Princes Park Community Stadium Grassbanks	artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, squash courts	340 yd
Goals Soccer Centre (Dartford) GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD	artificial grass pitch	408 yd
David Lloyd Club (Dartford) DARENTH ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	452 yd
Leigh City Tech College (Closed) Green Street Green Road		538 yd
The Gateway Primary Academy MILESTONE ROAD	grass pitches	892 yd
Central Park Arena Cranford Road	athletics tracks, grass pitches	981 yd
The Brent Primary School LONDON ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,016 yd
Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	1,047 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	32.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	78.69 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	78.69 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DA1 1SX