Priory Hill is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 2ES is located in the West Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Priory Hill, Dartford, DA1 2ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 2ER, DA1 2EL, DA1 2EQ, DA1 2EP, DA1 2EN, DA1 2AT, DA1 2EH, DA1 2AU, DA1 2LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 2ES has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 47.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 52.4% | 52.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA1 2ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.5% | 49.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 35.5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11% | 7.4% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 45.5% | 54.3% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 33% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 20.2% | 4.1% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 16.2% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 10.2% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 32.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 9.2% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 82.5% | 59.6% | -22.9% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 53.9% 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 | 77.3% | 53.9% | -23.4% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 21.7% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 8.6% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 12.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 53.5% | -23.8% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 16.5% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 12.6% | 9.1% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 13.5% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 11.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 3.9% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Hill was 212.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 203.0% higher than the Burnham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priory Hill has the 8th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Burnham and the 35th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% 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 Zion Cottage Priory Hill, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-01-17 | £385,718 |
| 1 Zion Cottage Priory Hill, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2019-08-09 | £424,067 |
| 2 Zion Cottage Priory Hill, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-11-19 | £396,089 |
| 1 Zion Cottage Priory Hill, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2014-07-04 | £405,825 |
| 1 Zion Cottage Priory Hill, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2007-01-19 | £445,867 |
DA1 2ES area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,797 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 | 3,078 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Garden | 5 - 6 Westgate House, Spital Street | 103 yd | |
| Allisons Pantry | 1 Westgate House, Spital Street | 117 yd | |
| Cadiz Tapas Restaurant | CadizTapas Restaurant, 70 Spital Street | 142 yd | |
| 10Ten | The Hill Hub, 1A Highfield Road | 144 yd | |
| Dartford Ribeye Steakhouse | 58 Spital Street, Dartford | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Working Mens Club | 40 Essex Road, Dartford | 109 yd | |
| Dartford Working Men's Club & Institute | 40 Essex Road, Dartford | 109 yd | |
| Dartford Conservative Club | 46 Spital Street, Dartford | 175 yd | |
| Flying Boat | 36 - 42 Spital Street, Dartford | 175 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 57 Spital Street, Dartford | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John Pizza | 4 Westgate House, Spital Street | 99 yd | |
| Diamond Grill | 64 Spital Street, Dartford | 175 yd | |
| Mr Shawarma | 48 Spital Street, Dartford | 175 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 58 Hythe Street, Dartford | 341 yd | |
| Wings & Wraps Ltd | Dart Fried Chicken, 64 Hythe Street | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets, Instone Road | 389 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 3, Prospect Place | 404 yd | |
| Lidl | Instone Road, Dartford | 447 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Stadium Way, Crayford | 487 yd | |
| Iceland | 47 - 49 High Street, Dartford | 487 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reflexions Muscle & Fitness Gym WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 260 yd |
| Becket Sports Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 699 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Central Park CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Dartford Science And Technology College HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Fairfield Leisure Centre LOWFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 841 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.