Howard Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 1XH 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 Howard Road, Dartford, DA1 1XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 1XS, DA1 1XE, DA1 1XP, DA1 1XF, DA1 1XB, DA1 1XY, DA1 1XT, DA1 1XR, DA1 1XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 1XH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 52% | 53.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48% | 46.2% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 47.3% | 37.8% | -9.5% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 47.5% | 11.3% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 48% | 57.5% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 29.8% | -11.6% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.8% | 18% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 10.5% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 14.6% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 18.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 29.3% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.5% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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 | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 8.4% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 83.9% | 68.6% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 71.6% 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 | 83.2% | 71.6% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 8.5% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 8.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 83.2% | 71% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 17.7% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 9% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 0.6% | -5.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Road was 65.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.1% lower than the Newtown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howard Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Newtown and the 160th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Howard Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2025-01-30 | £371,381 |
| 30 Howard Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2025-01-10 | £323,528 |
| 54 Howard Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2024-05-15 | £269,710 |
| 108 Howard Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2023-03-31 | £382,105 |
| 108 Howard Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2022-07-08 | £250,139 |
DA1 1XH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,712 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 | 4,713 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 5,016 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 | 48 yd | |
| Milestone Marble Cafe | 58 London Road, Stone | 669 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 52 London Road, Stone | 669 yd | |
| All Directions Ltd | Hubert House Community Centre, Mallard Close | 781 yd | |
| McDonalds | 476 Princes Road, Dartford | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tiger | 28 St Albans Road, Dartford | 449 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House | 15 Great Queen Street, Dartford | 640 yd | |
| Dartford Cricket Club | The Pavillion, Hesketh Park | 663 yd | |
| The Ivy Leaf | 72 Darenth Road, Dartford | 802 yd | |
| Amar Hall | 21 East Hill, Dartford | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Plaice | 79 St Vincents Road, Dartford | 100 yd | |
| China Express Chinese Takeaway | 152 Colney Road, Dartford | 256 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 19 The Brent, Dartford | 309 yd | |
| Family Fried Chicken And Ribs | Family Fried Chicken, 1 The Brent | 309 yd | |
| Metro's Fried Chicken | Metro Fried Chicken, 121 St Vincents Road | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 256 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 72 - 80 East Hill | 584 yd | |
| Dartford Service Station | 474 Princes Road, Dartford | 825 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Co-op Foodstore, 24 - 26 Temple Hill Square | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Primary Academy MILESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Hesketh Park CANTERBURY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 547 yd |
| The Leigh Academy GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| The Brent Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 887 yd |
| Princes Park Community Stadium Grassbanks | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, squash courts | 919 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Dartford) DARENTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 955 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dartford) GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 968 yd |
| Temple Hill Community Primary School And Nursery ST. EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Leigh City Tech College (Closed) Green Street Green Road | 1,028 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.