Maple Road, Dartford, DA1 2QY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 2QY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	48.7%	49.8%	1.1%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	51.3%	50.2%	-1.1%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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 2QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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	39.2%	46.6%	7.4%	37.9%	8.7%
Married: Opposite sex	40.3%	37.1%	-3.2%	44.2%	-7.1%
Separated	3.8%	2.1%	-1.7%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	10.9%	9.8%	-1.1%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	5.8%	4.3%	-1.5%	6.1%	-1.8%

Health

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	43.6%	46.4%	2.8%	48.4%	-2.0%
Good health	35.8%	33.8%	-2.0%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	13.7%	13.8%	0.1%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	5.4%	4.8%	-0.6%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.9%	18.7%	-6.2%	18.2%	0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.8%	14.4%	-5.4%	9.6%	4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	16.6%	-0.8%	13.4%	3.2%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	6.7%	5.0%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	16.9%	6.7%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	18.4%	23.6%	5.2%	33.8%	-10.2%
Other	7.5%	3.1%	-4.4%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.1%	0.3%
Indian	3.6%	7%	3.4%	3.1%	3.9%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	4.1%	1.7%	-2.4%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	7.7%	3.4%	-4.3%	2.5%	0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	83.8%	77.8%	-6.0%	81.4%	-3.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.1%	1.1%
Other	0%	3.1%	3.1%	1.6%	1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.2% 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	88.9%	85.2%	-3.7%	83.2%	2.0%
European Union	2.6%	4.1%	1.5%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	3.6%	2.9%	-0.7%	2.7%	0.2%
Middle East and Asia	4.1%	6.3%	2.2%	5.6%	0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.1%	85.6%	-2.5%	83.2%	2.4%
10+ Years	1.8%	10.7%	8.9%	9.8%	0.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	5.4%	2.2%	-3.2%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0.5%	-3.9%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.8%	76.7%	1.1%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Lithuania	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	15%	13.5%	1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.5%	37.2%	6.3%
Christian	42.5%	46.2%	-3.7%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	4.6%	1.7%	2.9%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Sikh	3.1%	0.9%	2.2%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Maple Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maple Road was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Princes average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Maple Road has the lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Princes and the 60th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in DA1 2QY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Maple Road are based on 76 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dartford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Maple Road, Dartford, DA1 2QY

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA1 2QY

Average Price
£363,572

Semi-Detached
£345,118

Terraced
£362,449

Detached
£463,221

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Maple Road

Average Price
£356,959

Semi-Detached
£369,632

Terraced
£362,383

Detached
£443,997

Flats/Maisonettes
£176,364

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Maple Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Maple Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£395,000	2023-03-06	£416,362
61 Maple Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£436,000	2022-09-01	£451,743
67 Maple Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£375,500	2022-07-22	£393,001
33 Maple Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-05-07	£398,183
101 Maple Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£330,000	2020-11-11	£378,767

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA1 2QY

Employment

DA1 2QY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 2QY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	127
Self-Employed	43
Retired	38
Part-Time Employee	32
Looking after home or family	20
Student (economically inactive)	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Unemployed	8
Other	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	45
Human health and social work activities	32
Construction	24
Administrative and support service activities	15
Transport and storage	14
Education	11
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW	3out of 4	664 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP	3out of 4	1,024 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wilmington Primary School Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DF	3out of 4	1,079 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ	3out of 4	1,344 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX	3out of 4	1,365 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY	3out of 4	694 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT	4out of 4	887 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB	4out of 4	1,018 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW	4out of 4	1,108 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA	3out of 4	1,188 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT	- not rated	476 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ	3out of 4	3,259 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	3,564 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS	- not rated	4,553 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB	3out of 4	4,850 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR	3out of 4	4,943 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Healthy Living Centre Cafe	Tree Community Centre, Cedar Road	411 yd
Caffe Pausa @ Dunelm	Dunelm Mill, Unit 4 And 5	475 yd
Dartford Golf Club	Heath Lane, Dartford	723 yd
St Michael's Coffee Stop	Church Hill, Wilmington	756 yd
Cafe De Rumpy	11 Hawley Road, Dartford	808 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Orange Tree	6 Hawley Road, Dartford	806 yd
The Cressy Arms	1 Hawley Road, Dartford	808 yd
The Fox And Hounds	201 - 203 Lowfield Street, Dartford	818 yd
Glentworth Club	154 Lowfield Street, Dartford	993 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Finest Fish And Chips	9 Mead Road, Dartford	714 yd
Pagoda Inn Chinese Takeaway	5 Mead Road, Dartford	714 yd
MOs Chicken And Pizzas	3A Mead Road, Dartford	755 yd
The Chippy	297 Lowfield Street, Dartford	758 yd
Golden Palace	Golden Palace Chinese Take Away, 295 Lowfield Street	759 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative	5 - 7 Hawley Road, Wilmington		808 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
North Kent College (Dartford Campus) OAKFIELD LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	447 yd
Oakfield Park OAKFIELD PARK PAVILION OAKFIELD PARK PAVILION	grass pitches	605 yd
Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE	athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts	658 yd
Dartford Golf Club HEATH LANE	golf	661 yd
Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	771 yd
Fleetdown Utd Fc Heath Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	793 yd
Dartford Science And Technology College HEATH LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	808 yd
Dartford Grammar School SHEPHERDS LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	949 yd
Fairfield Leisure Centre LOWFIELD STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	965 yd
Wilmington Grammar School For Girls PARSONS LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,068 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	86.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	151.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DA1 2QY