The Brent is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 1YD 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 The Brent, Dartford, DA1 1YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 1YN, DA1 1YG, DA1 1ST, DA1 1SL, DA1 1SY, DA1 1SR, DA1 1XZ, DA1 1YF, DA1 1SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 1YD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 1YD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 39.1% | 35.6% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 53.8% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 54.3% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 30.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 16.1% | 19.7% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.1% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.9% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 13.6% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 35.2% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.5% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 6% | 12.2% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 9.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 82.5% | 69.1% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 85.8% | 78.6% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 85.5% | 78.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 15.4% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Brent was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Bean & Village Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Brent has the 23rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bean & Village Park and the 167th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 The Brent, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2025-03-31 | £474,053 |
| 41 The Brent, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2025-03-27 | £515,728 |
| 43 The Brent, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-03-27 | £415,870 |
| 49 The Brent, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-03-14 | £458,425 |
| 69 The Brent, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-10-22 | £376,286 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 204 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,285 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 | 814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,483 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 | 4,707 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 5,015 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 | 263 yd | |
| McDonalds | 476 Princes Road, Dartford | 599 yd | |
| Club Room Cafe @ David Lloyd | David Lloyd Leisure, Sports Centre | 655 yd | |
| Milestone Marble Cafe | 58 London Road, Stone | 752 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 52 London Road, Stone | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Cricket Club | The Pavillion, Hesketh Park | 409 yd | |
| The Tiger | 28 St Albans Road, Dartford | 410 yd | |
| Champions Bar | Dartford Football Club, Stadium | 618 yd | |
| PP Catering | Princes Park Stadium, Grassbanks | 618 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House | 15 Great Queen Street, Dartford | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Fried Chicken And Ribs | Family Fried Chicken, 1 The Brent | 4 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 19 The Brent, Dartford | 5 yd | |
| Georges Plaice | 79 St Vincents Road, Dartford | 210 yd | |
| Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway | Lovely Chinese Takeaway, 133 The Brent | 306 yd | |
| Golden Star | 137 The Brent, Dartford | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 411 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 72 - 80 East Hill | 508 yd | |
| Dartford Service Station | 474 Princes Road, Dartford | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hesketh Park CANTERBURY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 298 yd |
| The Leigh Academy GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Princes Park Community Stadium Grassbanks | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, squash courts | 611 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Dartford) DARENTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 655 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dartford) GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 687 yd |
| The Gateway Primary Academy MILESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Leigh City Tech College (Closed) Green Street Green Road | 784 yd | |
| Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 951 yd |
| The Brent Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Central Park Arena Cranford Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.