Shepherds Lane is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 2NL 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 Shepherds Lane, Dartford, DA1 2NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 2HE, DA1 2NB, DA1 2HJ, DA1 3ED, DA1 3EB, DA1 2NP, DA1 3EE, DA1 2EF, DA1 2EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 2NL 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 Shepherds Lane was 65.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% lower than the Burnham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shepherds Lane has the 16th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Burnham and the 163rd highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2025-09-12 | £515,000 |
| 57 Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2024-09-13 | £396,673 |
| 1 Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-04-12 | £469,055 |
| 29 Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-10-07 | £392,989 |
| 15 Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-06-28 | £482,710 |
DA1 2NL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 69 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 250 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 2,023 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 | 1,604 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 | 2,709 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,020 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,946 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Beene Coffee Shop | Unit A, Cliffside Court | 194 yd | |
| Harvester Restaurant | 105 Dartford Road, Dartford | 461 yd | |
| 10Ten | The Hill Hub, 1A Highfield Road | 462 yd | |
| Peking Garden | 5 - 6 Westgate House, Spital Street | 531 yd | |
| Allisons Pantry | 1 Westgate House, Spital Street | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Masonic Club Bar | Masonic Hall, 71 West Hill | 176 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 43 West Hill, Dartford | 176 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 72 West Hill, Dartford | 240 yd | |
| Dartford Working Mens Club | 40 Essex Road, Dartford | 546 yd | |
| Dartford Working Men's Club & Institute | 40 Essex Road, Dartford | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Chinese Take Away | 41 Dartford Road, Dartford | 319 yd | |
| Shepherds Pizza | 36 Shepherds Lane, Dartford | 467 yd | |
| Papa John Pizza | 4 Westgate House, Spital Street | 529 yd | |
| Diamond Grill | 64 Spital Street, Dartford | 571 yd | |
| Mr Shawarma | 48 Spital Street, Dartford | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Stadium Way, Crayford | 648 yd | |
| Iceland | 47 - 49 High Street, Dartford | 648 yd | |
| Tesco | 115 Dartford Road, Dartford | 675 yd | |
| Lidl | Instone Road, Dartford | 723 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets, Instone Road | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Becket Sports Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 76 yd |
| Reflexions Muscle & Fitness Gym WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 181 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 286 yd |
| Dartford Science And Technology College HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 408 yd |
| Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 477 yd |
| Fleetdown Utd Fc Heath Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Holy Trinity School CHATSWORTH ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 923 yd |
| The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 975 yd |
| Central Park CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.