Oakwood Close is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 1YU 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 Oakwood Close, Dartford, DA1 1YU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 1YS, DA1 1QA, DA1 1RL, DA1 1YT, DA1 1QH, DA1 1QJ, DA1 1QZ, DA1 1QL, DA1 1RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 1YU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 56.3% | 54.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 43.8% | 45.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 35.8% | 38.5% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 46.6% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.9% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 46.3% | 47.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 34.1% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 17.6% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 21.2% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 8.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 21.6% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.2% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.7% | 79.3% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 90.1% | 86% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 86.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 10.4% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwood Close was 222.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% higher than the Bean & Village Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakwood Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bean & Village Park and the 31st highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oakwood Close, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-06-14 | £430,860 |
| 4 Oakwood Close, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-11-22 | £358,176 |
| 10 Oakwood Close, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-08-31 | £372,771 |
| 3 Oakwood Close, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2016-04-11 | £274,663 |
| 2 Oakwood Close, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2015-02-02 | £373,071 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleetdown Primary Academy Lunedale Road , Darenth DA2 6JX | - not rated | 995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 2,453 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 | 2,656 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 | 5,165 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 476 Princes Road, Dartford | 110 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | 522 Princes Road, Dartford | 328 yd | |
| Milestone Marble Cafe | 58 London Road, Stone | 645 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 52 London Road, Stone | 645 yd | |
| Sally Sue's | 118 St Vincents Road, Dartford | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Cricket Club | The Pavillion, Hesketh Park | 159 yd | |
| Champions Bar | Dartford Football Club, Stadium | 530 yd | |
| PP Catering | Princes Park Stadium, Grassbanks | 530 yd | |
| Brent School Old Boys Social Club | London Road, Stone | 875 yd | |
| The Tiger | 28 St Albans Road, Dartford | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway @ Dartford Service Station | Dartford Service Station, 474 Princes Road | 110 yd | |
| New Golden City | Golden City, 451 Princes Road | 239 yd | |
| Polash Green Spice | Polash Tandoori, 449 Princes Road | 289 yd | |
| Princes Fish Bar | 2B Princes Avenue, Dartford | 410 yd | |
| Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway | Lovely Chinese Takeaway, 133 The Brent | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Service Station | 474 Princes Road, Dartford | 110 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 913 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 72 - 80 East Hill | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hesketh Park CANTERBURY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 228 yd |
| The Leigh Academy GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Leigh City Tech College (Closed) Green Street Green Road | 316 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dartford) GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 355 yd |
| Princes Park Community Stadium Grassbanks | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, squash courts | 529 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Dartford) DARENTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 731 yd |
| The Brent Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| The Gateway Primary Academy MILESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 802 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 | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.