Oakfield Lane is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 2SP 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 Oakfield Lane, Dartford, DA1 2SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 2RJ, DA1 2SW, DA1 1NS, DA1 1NP, DA1 1NR, DA1 1LB, DA1 2SR, DA1 2SN, DA1 2RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 2SP, 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 Oakfield Lane was 81.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% lower than the Princes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakfield Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Princes and the 129th highest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Greenacre Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-08-28 | £246,403 |
| 14 Greenacre Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-16 | £211,906 |
| 4 Greenacre Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-07-09 | £228,797 |
| 3 Greenacre Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2024-06-07 | £220,777 |
| 11 Greenacre Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-04-26 | £214,107 |
DA1 2SP 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 Junior School Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | - not rated | 171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Community Primary School Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | - not rated | 171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Infant and Nursery School Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | - not rated | 171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | 3out of 4 | 171 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ | - not rated | 844 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,447 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 | 910 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 1,669 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leydenhatch Study Centre 80a the Brent , DA1 1YW | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RP | - not rated | 3,327 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe De Rumpy | 11 Hawley Road, Dartford | 167 yd | |
| Healthy Living Centre Cafe | Tree Community Centre, Cedar Road | 275 yd | |
| St Michael's Coffee Stop | Church Hill, Wilmington | 387 yd | |
| Cafe In The Park | Central Park, Cranford Road | 615 yd | |
| Cafe Questor | 67F Butterly Avenue, Questor | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cressy Arms | 1 Hawley Road, Dartford | 167 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | 6 Hawley Road, Dartford | 176 yd | |
| The Fox And Hounds | 201 - 203 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 488 yd | |
| Glentworth Club | 154 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Turkish Grill | 3 Hawley Road, Dartford | 167 yd | |
| Golden Palace | Golden Palace Chinese Take Away, 295 Lowfield Street | 189 yd | |
| The Chippy | 297 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 190 yd | |
| Finest Fish And Chips | 9 Mead Road, Dartford | 359 yd | |
| Pagoda Inn Chinese Takeaway | 5 Mead Road, Dartford | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 5 - 7 Hawley Road, Wilmington | 167 yd | |
| Lidl | Instone Road, Dartford | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Park OAKFIELD PARK PAVILION OAKFIELD PARK PAVILION | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Fairfield Leisure Centre LOWFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Central Park Arena Cranford Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Glentworth Club 39A 39A CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| North Kent College (Dartford Campus) OAKFIELD LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 791 yd |
| Central Park CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,015 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.