Vaughan Close is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 2JD is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vaughan Close, Dartford, DA1 2JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 2LH, DA1 2JJ, DA1 2US, DA1 2XG, DA1 2QE, DA1 2LE, DA1 2UU, DA1 2LG, DA1 2UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 2JD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 50.4% | 53.1% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 46.9% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 2JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 52.3% | 43.1% | -9.2% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 41.8% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 8.9% | 4.2% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 59.1% | 57.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around DA1 2JD this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 9.4% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 17.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 42.9% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 14.9% | 16% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 68.8% | 55.8% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 79.3% | 66.7% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 9.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 14.5% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 66.3% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 18.1% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 10.9% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 2.5% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Hindu | 10.4% | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vaughan Close was 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% higher than the Burnham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vaughan Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Burnham and the 146th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Vaughan Close, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2025-10-02 | £455,000 |
| 35 Vaughan Close, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-11-14 | £366,746 |
| 2 Vaughan Close, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2022-03-18 | £370,821 |
| 20 Vaughan Close, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-08-07 | £253,194 |
| 3 Vaughan Close, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2019-02-14 | £445,583 |
DA1 2JD 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 | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 1,294 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 | 3,243 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,527 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 5,384 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre | Fairfield Pool, Lowfield Street | 326 yd | |
| 10Ten | The Hill Hub, 1A Highfield Road | 395 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant | Tasty Africa, 25 Lowfield Street | 437 yd | |
| Cadiz Tapas Restaurant | CadizTapas Restaurant, 70 Spital Street | 458 yd | |
| Dartford Ribeye Steakhouse | 58 Spital Street, Dartford | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glentworth Club | 154 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 326 yd | |
| Dartford Conservative Club | 46 Spital Street, Dartford | 465 yd | |
| Flying Boat | 36 - 42 Spital Street, Dartford | 465 yd | |
| The Fox And Hounds | 201 - 203 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 468 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 57 Spital Street, Dartford | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Royal China | 1 Heath Street, Dartford | 240 yd | |
| Royal Siam | 83 - 85 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 318 yd | |
| Lowfield Grill Kebab | Lowfield Grill, 35 Lowfield Street | 438 yd | |
| Diamond Grill | 64 Spital Street, Dartford | 465 yd | |
| Mr Shawarma | 48 Spital Street, Dartford | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Instone Road, Dartford | 315 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets, Instone Road | 494 yd | |
| Food Plus Savemore | Savemore, 3 - 3A Market Street | 605 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Unit 13 | 738 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 3, Prospect Place | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 452 yd |
| Fairfield Leisure Centre LOWFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 456 yd |
| Central Park CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Glentworth Club 39A 39A CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Reflexions Muscle & Fitness Gym WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Becket Sports Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Dartford Science And Technology College HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 621 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Central Park Arena Cranford Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 687 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.