Barham Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 1XQ 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 Barham Road, Dartford, DA1 1XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 1XG, DA1 1XZ, DA1 1XT, DA1 1YJ, DA1 1YW, DA1 1YB, DA1 1YH, DA1 1XF, DA1 1XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 1XQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 35.9% | 39.9% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 42.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% | 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 (88.1%) 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 | 47.5% | 55.3% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 32.8% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 30.4% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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 | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 10.9% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 84.1% | 64.5% | -19.6% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 88.1% | 74.8% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 74.6% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barham Road was 197.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 171.9% higher than the Newtown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barham Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Newtown and the 43rd highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Barham Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-08-13 | £283,627 |
| 18 Barham Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2025-03-28 | £305,485 |
| 16 Barham Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-09-22 | £302,917 |
| 26 Barham Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-09-16 | £310,832 |
| 28 Barham Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-06-21 | £283,480 |
DA1 1XQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 1XQ 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,162 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 | 898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 2,124 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 2,234 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 | 2,730 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 | 4,854 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 5,159 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 | 171 yd | |
| Milestone Marble Cafe | 58 London Road, Stone | 541 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 52 London Road, Stone | 541 yd | |
| McDonalds | 476 Princes Road, Dartford | 658 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | 522 Princes Road, Dartford | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Cricket Club | The Pavillion, Hesketh Park | 512 yd | |
| The Tiger | 28 St Albans Road, Dartford | 552 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House | 15 Great Queen Street, Dartford | 767 yd | |
| Brent School Old Boys Social Club | London Road, Stone | 823 yd | |
| Champions Bar | Dartford Football Club, Stadium | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway | Lovely Chinese Takeaway, 133 The Brent | 154 yd | |
| Golden Star | 137 The Brent, Dartford | 154 yd | |
| Georges Plaice | 79 St Vincents Road, Dartford | 157 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 19 The Brent, Dartford | 253 yd | |
| Family Fried Chicken And Ribs | Family Fried Chicken, 1 The Brent | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 419 yd | |
| Dartford Service Station | 474 Princes Road, Dartford | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 72 - 80 East Hill | 678 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hesketh Park CANTERBURY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 399 yd |
| The Gateway Primary Academy MILESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| The Leigh Academy GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| The Brent Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 757 yd |
| Princes Park Community Stadium Grassbanks | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, squash courts | 818 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dartford) GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 824 yd |
| Leigh City Tech College (Closed) Green Street Green Road | 863 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club (Dartford) DARENTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 895 yd |
| Dartford Judo Club COTTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 1,027 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.