Priory Close is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 2JE 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 Close, Dartford, DA1 2JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 2JF, DA1 3AA, DA1 2HY, DA1 3AJ, DA1 3AB, DA1 3AE, DA1 3AD, DA1 5AN, DA1 2HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 2JE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 46.9% | 48.2% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51.8% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 2JE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 40% | 32.8% | -7.2% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 54.1% | 10.8% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 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 (88.6%) 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 | 47.4% | 53.8% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 34.8% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 8.9% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 11.1% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 13.9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 8.9% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 17.8% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 44.4% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.2% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 8.4% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 8.4% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82.3% | 61.2% | -21.1% | 81.4% | -20.2% |
| Other | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 67.5% 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 | 81.3% | 67.5% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 10.6% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 11.8% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 67.5% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 20.3% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Close was 13.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Burnham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priory Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Burnham and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Priory Close, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2024-12-10 | £362,018 |
| 2 Priory Close, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2022-05-20 | £338,919 |
| 4 Priory Close, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-03-22 | £364,199 |
| 20 Priory Close, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-09-06 | £376,743 |
| 26 Priory Close, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2017-05-05 | £410,938 |
DA1 2JE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2JE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR | - not rated | 1,262 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 | 639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 2,220 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 | 2,666 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,583 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Coffee & Sandwich Bar | The Base, Dartford Business Park | 501 yd | |
| Cool Beene Coffee Shop | Unit A, Cliffside Court | 537 yd | |
| Harvester Restaurant | 105 Dartford Road, Dartford | 639 yd | |
| Peking Garden | 5 - 6 Westgate House, Spital Street | 670 yd | |
| Kell's Cafe | Victoria Road, Dartford | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Invicta Bowls Club | Invicta Sports Ground, Burnham Road | 344 yd | |
| Dartford Masonic Club Bar | Masonic Hall, 71 West Hill | 449 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 43 West Hill, Dartford | 449 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 72 West Hill, Dartford | 526 yd | |
| Dartford Working Mens Club | 40 Essex Road, Dartford | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Grill | 101 Burnham Road, Dartford | 483 yd | |
| Blue Sky Chinese Take Away | 41 Dartford Road, Dartford | 546 yd | |
| Papa John Pizza | 4 Westgate House, Spital Street | 663 yd | |
| Ming Tak Inn | 94 Dartford Road, Dartford | 711 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 86A Dartford Road, Dartford | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Stadium Way, Crayford | 188 yd | |
| Iceland | 47 - 49 High Street, Dartford | 188 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 3, Prospect Place | 706 yd | |
| Tesco | 115 Dartford Road, Dartford | 799 yd | |
| The Book Stall | Dartford Railway Station, Station Approach | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity School CHATSWORTH ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Reflexions Muscle & Fitness Gym WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Becket Sports Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Dartford Science And Technology College HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,007 yd |
| The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,039 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 | 54 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.