Heath Lane is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 2QF 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 Heath Lane, Dartford, DA1 2QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 2QP, DA1 2QG, DA1 2QJ, DA1 2QL, DA1 2PF, DA1 2QS, DA1 2QB, DA1 2QW, DA1 2QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 2QF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 52.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 47.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 2QF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 46.6% | 46.3% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 36.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 43.8% | 40.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 40.5% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 14.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 18.5% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.9% | 13.7% | -13.2% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 20% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 22.9% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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 | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.2% | 74% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 91.6% | 81.4% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 12.8% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 81.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.5% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Princes average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-06-16 | £448,315 |
| 87 Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-03-11 | £387,251 |
| 91 Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2021-01-06 | £496,634 |
| Flat 1 Willow Court, 113 - 115 Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2018-02-16 | £242,656 |
| 99 Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £301,500 | 2016-05-20 | £412,392 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 241 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,603 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 | 937 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 | 3,007 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,476 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 4,948 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | 3out of 4 | 5,406 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 | 279 yd | |
| Healthy Living Centre Cafe | Tree Community Centre, Cedar Road | 573 yd | |
| Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre | Fairfield Pool, Lowfield Street | 749 yd | |
| Cool Beene Coffee Shop | Unit A, Cliffside Court | 768 yd | |
| Dartford Golf Club | Heath Lane, Dartford | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox And Hounds | 201 - 203 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 718 yd | |
| Glentworth Club | 154 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 749 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 72 West Hill, Dartford | 797 yd | |
| Dartford Masonic Club Bar | Masonic Hall, 71 West Hill | 834 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 43 West Hill, Dartford | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finest Fish And Chips | 9 Mead Road, Dartford | 686 yd | |
| Pagoda Inn Chinese Takeaway | 5 Mead Road, Dartford | 686 yd | |
| Shepherds Pizza | 36 Shepherds Lane, Dartford | 696 yd | |
| New Royal China | 1 Heath Street, Dartford | 699 yd | |
| MOs Chicken And Pizzas | 3A Mead Road, Dartford | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Instone Road, Dartford | 793 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets, Instone Road | 966 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 5 - 7 Hawley Road, Wilmington | 1,002 yd | |
| Food Plus Savemore | Savemore, 3 - 3A Market Street | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 200 yd |
| Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Dartford Science And Technology College HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 386 yd |
| Fleetdown Utd Fc Heath Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 510 yd |
| Becket Sports Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Reflexions Muscle & Fitness Gym WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Fairfield Leisure Centre LOWFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Dartford Golf Club HEATH LANE | golf | 884 yd |
| Glentworth Club 39A 39A CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 906 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.