Chestnut Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 2LB is located in the Princes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chestnut Road, Dartford, DA1 2LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 2LE, DA1 2QQ, DA1 2LA, DA1 2LF, DA1 2QU, DA1 2QR, DA1 2QT, DA1 2JU, DA1 2QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 2LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 51.2% | -5.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 42.9% | 48.8% | 5.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 38.9% | 47.8% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 34.7% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14% | 10.6% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 41.4% | 50.4% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 33.2% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 12% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 30.7% | 22.5% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 12.3% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 19.6% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 24.3% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 7% | 5.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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 | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.6% | 71.5% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 88% | 81.7% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 9.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 81.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.5% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Road was 103.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% higher than the Princes average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chestnut Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Princes and the 100th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Chestnut Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-09-09 | £403,761 |
| 30 Chestnut Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2022-03-15 | £407,128 |
| 23 Chestnut Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-01-28 | £317,932 |
| 31 Chestnut Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,500 | 2018-05-02 | £319,519 |
| 19 Chestnut Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2016-10-04 | £349,473 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA1 2LB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,809 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 | 1,066 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 | 3,340 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,653 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,707 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 5,175 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | 3out of 4 | 5,454 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre | Fairfield Pool, Lowfield Street | 382 yd | |
| Healthy Living Centre Cafe | Tree Community Centre, Cedar Road | 429 yd | |
| Cafe In The Park | Central Park, Cranford Road | 480 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant | Tasty Africa, 25 Lowfield Street | 612 yd | |
| 10Ten | The Hill Hub, 1A Highfield Road | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox And Hounds | 201 - 203 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 339 yd | |
| Glentworth Club | 154 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 382 yd | |
| Dartford Conservative Club | 46 Spital Street, Dartford | 705 yd | |
| Flying Boat | 36 - 42 Spital Street, Dartford | 705 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 57 Spital Street, Dartford | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Burgers | The Fox And Hounds, 201 - 203 Lowfield Street | 339 yd | |
| Finest Fish And Chips | 9 Mead Road, Dartford | 345 yd | |
| Pagoda Inn Chinese Takeaway | 5 Mead Road, Dartford | 345 yd | |
| MOs Chicken And Pizzas | 3A Mead Road, Dartford | 365 yd | |
| New Royal China | 1 Heath Street, Dartford | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Instone Road, Dartford | 499 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets, Instone Road | 696 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 5 - 7 Hawley Road, Wilmington | 753 yd | |
| Food Plus Savemore | Savemore, 3 - 3A Market Street | 774 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Unit 13 | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Leisure Centre LOWFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 416 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 473 yd |
| Glentworth Club 39A 39A CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Central Park CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Central Park Arena Cranford Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Dartford Science And Technology College HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| Becket Sports Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Reflexions Muscle & Fitness Gym WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 765 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.