Baker Crescent is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 2NG is located in the West Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 2005-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Baker Crescent, Dartford, DA1 2NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 2NH, DA1 2NA, DA1 2NF, DA1 2NE, DA1 2NP, DA1 2UU, DA1 2PB, DA1 2LX, DA1 2UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 2NG 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 | 52.4% | 51.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.8% | 1.2% | 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 | 40.1% | 37.7% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 43.8% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 58% | 55.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 34.1% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 12% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 37.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 5% | 9.4% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 17.3% | 13.5% | 2.5% | 14.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.2% | 65.8% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 83.1% | 77.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 8.9% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 10% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 77.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 15.9% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 1.4% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 9.2% | 1.7% | 7.5% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baker Crescent was 21.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.9% lower than the Burnham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baker Crescent has the 4th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Burnham and the 45th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Baker Crescent, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £436,000 | 2021-09-08 | £498,217 |
| 123 Baker Crescent, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2016-09-15 | £419,815 |
| 124 Baker Crescent, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2011-08-05 | £505,281 |
| 121 Baker Crescent, Dartford, Kent Terraced, a newly built property | £265,000 | 2005-08-26 | £562,105 |
| 123 Baker Crescent, Dartford, Kent Terraced, a newly built property | £275,000 | 2005-08-17 | £583,316 |
DA1 2NG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2NG 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 | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 138 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 203 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 283 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,963 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 | 1,303 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 | 2,903 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,236 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 5,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Beene Coffee Shop | Unit A, Cliffside Court | 401 yd | |
| 10Ten | The Hill Hub, 1A Highfield Road | 476 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa @ Dunelm | Dunelm Mill, Unit 4 And 5 | 546 yd | |
| Cadiz Tapas Restaurant | CadizTapas Restaurant, 70 Spital Street | 564 yd | |
| Allisons Pantry | 1 Westgate House, Spital Street | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Arms | 72 West Hill, Dartford | 431 yd | |
| Dartford Masonic Club Bar | Masonic Hall, 71 West Hill | 473 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 43 West Hill, Dartford | 473 yd | |
| Dartford Conservative Club | 46 Spital Street, Dartford | 591 yd | |
| Flying Boat | 36 - 42 Spital Street, Dartford | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Pizza | 36 Shepherds Lane, Dartford | 553 yd | |
| New Royal China | 1 Heath Street, Dartford | 573 yd | |
| Diamond Grill | 64 Spital Street, Dartford | 591 yd | |
| Mr Shawarma | 48 Spital Street, Dartford | 591 yd | |
| Papa John Pizza | 4 Westgate House, Spital Street | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Instone Road, Dartford | 600 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets, Instone Road | 723 yd | |
| Food Plus Savemore | Savemore, 3 - 3A Market Street | 869 yd | |
| Tesco | 115 Dartford Road, Dartford | 907 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Stadium Way, Crayford | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 204 yd |
| Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Dartford Science And Technology College HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 293 yd |
| Becket Sports Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 302 yd |
| Reflexions Muscle & Fitness Gym WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Fleetdown Utd Fc Heath Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Fairfield Leisure Centre LOWFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 795 yd |
| Central Park CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Glentworth Club 39A 39A CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 867 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.