Mead Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 2RH 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 Mead Road, Dartford, DA1 2RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 2SJ, DA1 2SH, DA1 1JJ, DA1 2RQ, DA1 2RN, DA1 1JF, DA1 2RZ, DA1 2RL, DA1 1JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 2RH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 53.1% | 53.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 46.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 40.5% | 35.3% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 26.9% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Separated | 8% | 8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 13% | 17.9% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 10% | 11.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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 | 33.3% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 38.3% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 17.7% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 35.5% | 26.7% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 11.9% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 24.8% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 9.5% | 5.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.2% | 67.4% | -23.8% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 73.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 73.7% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 7.8% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 74% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 16.1% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mead Road was 111.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% higher than the Princes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mead Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Princes and the 90th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Veterinary Surgery Mead Road, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-06-22 | £434,514 |
| 10 Mead Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2013-03-15 | £342,672 |
| 7 Mead Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, a newly built property | £136,000 | 2009-10-20 | £285,545 |
| 9 Mead Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, a newly built property | £140,000 | 2009-10-20 | £293,943 |
| 1 Mead Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, a newly built property | £134,000 | 2009-10-20 | £281,346 |
DA1 2RH 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.
| Retired | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,379 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 | 857 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,046 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 | 3,680 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,992 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 5,049 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 5,157 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | 3out of 4 | 5,271 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe In The Park | Central Park, Cranford Road | 299 yd | |
| Healthy Living Centre Cafe | Tree Community Centre, Cedar Road | 331 yd | |
| Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre | Fairfield Pool, Lowfield Street | 421 yd | |
| Cafe De Rumpy | 11 Hawley Road, Dartford | 439 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant | Tasty Africa, 25 Lowfield Street | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox And Hounds | 201 - 203 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 137 yd | |
| Glentworth Club | 154 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 421 yd | |
| The Cressy Arms | 1 Hawley Road, Dartford | 439 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | 6 Hawley Road, Dartford | 474 yd | |
| The Dartford Jug | 8 Market Street, Dartford | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finest Fish And Chips | 9 Mead Road, Dartford | 3 yd | |
| Pagoda Inn Chinese Takeaway | 5 Mead Road, Dartford | 3 yd | |
| MOs Chicken And Pizzas | 3A Mead Road, Dartford | 41 yd | |
| H Burgers | The Fox And Hounds, 201 - 203 Lowfield Street | 137 yd | |
| The Chippy | 297 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 5 - 7 Hawley Road, Wilmington | 439 yd | |
| Lidl | Instone Road, Dartford | 639 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets, Instone Road | 825 yd | |
| Food Plus Savemore | Savemore, 3 - 3A Market Street | 837 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Unit 13 | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Leisure Centre LOWFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Glentworth Club 39A 39A CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Central Park Arena Cranford Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Central Park CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Oakfield Park OAKFIELD PARK PAVILION OAKFIELD PARK PAVILION | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Dartford) DARENTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,012 yd |
| North Kent College (Dartford Campus) OAKFIELD LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,018 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 | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.