Miskin Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 2LS 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 Miskin Road, Dartford, DA1 2LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 2LX, DA1 1AA, DA1 2NQ, DA1 2NE, DA1 2ND, DA1 2ET, DA1 2PE, DA1 2RE, DA1 2UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 2LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.2% | 2.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.1% | 37.1% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 46.7% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 2.7% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 44.1% | 49.2% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.9% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17% | 15.8% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 6.9% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 11.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 16.2% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 41.2% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% 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% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 10.2% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.5% | 70.6% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 88.1% | 75.4% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 8.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 9.7% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 87.5% | 75.6% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 17.5% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.9% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Miskin Road was 100.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% higher than the Burnham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Miskin Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Burnham and the 107th highest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Kimberley House, 40 Miskin Road, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £275,000 | 2024-07-22 | £267,741 |
| 4 Kimberley House, 40 Miskin Road, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £190,000 | 2024-03-25 | £187,845 |
| 1 Kimberley House, 40 Miskin Road, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £286,000 | 2024-02-21 | £283,049 |
| 7 Kimberley House, 40 Miskin Road, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £257,000 | 2024-02-02 | £254,348 |
| 2 Kimberley House, 40 Miskin Road, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £305,000 | 2024-01-26 | £297,856 |
DA1 2LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | - not rated | 181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | - not rated | 376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Junior School Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Infant School Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 323 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | - not rated | 323 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 409 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | - not rated | 409 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 | 1,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leydenhatch Study Centre 80a the Brent , DA1 1YW | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 2,202 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 3,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Beene Coffee Shop | Unit A, Cliffside Court | 189 yd | |
| 10Ten | The Hill Hub, 1A Highfield Road | 243 yd | |
| Cadiz Tapas Restaurant | CadizTapas Restaurant, 70 Spital Street | 328 yd | |
| Allisons Pantry | 1 Westgate House, Spital Street | 341 yd | |
| Peking Garden | 5 - 6 Westgate House, Spital Street | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Arms | 72 West Hill, Dartford | 201 yd | |
| Dartford Masonic Club Bar | Masonic Hall, 71 West Hill | 310 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 43 West Hill, Dartford | 310 yd | |
| Dartford Conservative Club | 46 Spital Street, Dartford | 361 yd | |
| Flying Boat | 36 - 42 Spital Street, Dartford | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John Pizza | 4 Westgate House, Spital Street | 352 yd | |
| Diamond Grill | 64 Spital Street, Dartford | 361 yd | |
| Mr Shawarma | 48 Spital Street, Dartford | 361 yd | |
| New Royal China | 1 Heath Street, Dartford | 508 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 15, 17 Priory Centre | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Instone Road, Dartford | 471 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets, Instone Road | 533 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Stadium Way, Crayford | 688 yd | |
| Iceland | 47 - 49 High Street, Dartford | 688 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 3, Prospect Place | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reflexions Muscle & Fitness Gym WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 184 yd |
| Becket Sports Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 444 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 460 yd |
| Dartford Science And Technology College HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 505 yd |
| Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Fleetdown Utd Fc Heath Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Central Park CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Fairfield Leisure Centre LOWFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 783 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.