Princes Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 2PY is located in the Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Princes Road, Dartford, DA1 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 2PZ, DA1 2TS, DA1 2TT, DA1 2PL, DA1 2TW, DA1 2PX, DA1 2TX, DA1 2TU, DA1 2TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 2PY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 52.5% | 49.1% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.9% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 2PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 33.9% | 33.7% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 51.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 55.3% | 50.3% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 33.9% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 14.1% | 17.2% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.4% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 16% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.6% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 30.1% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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 | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 7.6% | 13% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 80.3% | 68.5% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 90.5% | 84.7% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 11.1% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 84.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.8% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 12.5% | 0.9% | 11.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Road was 12.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Princes Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Heath and the 19th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 249 Princes Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-11-30 | £494,103 |
| 269 Princes Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2020-12-11 | £785,496 |
| 291 Princes Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2017-05-12 | £531,464 |
| 261 Princes Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2016-07-15 | £659,722 |
| 297 Princes Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2013-10-15 | £534,918 |
DA1 2PY 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | 3out of 4 | 1,361 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 | 493 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,502 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 | 1,058 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 | 2,542 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,151 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 4,719 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | 3out of 4 | 5,440 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Pausa @ Dunelm | Dunelm Mill, Unit 4 And 5 | 282 yd | |
| Dartford Golf Club | Heath Lane, Dartford | 377 yd | |
| Munch Kitchen | 33 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 724 yd | |
| Harvester Restaurant | 105 Dartford Road, Dartford | 855 yd | |
| Efe's Sandwich Bar And Cafe | Efes Sandwich Bar And Cafe, 98 Dartford Road | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dart | 30 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 743 yd | |
| The Ship Public House | 92 Dartford Road, Dartford | 917 yd | |
| Dartford Masonic Club Bar | Masonic Hall, 71 West Hill | 993 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 43 West Hill, Dartford | 993 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 72 West Hill, Dartford | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Pizza | 36 Shepherds Lane, Dartford | 496 yd | |
| Gill's Fish Bar | 31 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 724 yd | |
| Blue Sky Chinese Take Away | 41 Dartford Road, Dartford | 866 yd | |
| Britannia Grill | 139 Dartford Road, Dartford | 896 yd | |
| Captain's Chippy | 137 Dartford Road, Dartford | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 36 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 743 yd | |
| Tesco | 115 Dartford Road, Dartford | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetdown Utd Fc Heath Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Dartford Science And Technology College HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 514 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 537 yd |
| Dartford Golf Club HEATH LANE | golf | 632 yd |
| Becket Sports Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Reflexions Muscle & Fitness Gym WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| North Kent College (Dartford Campus) OAKFIELD LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,038 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 | 149.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.