Oakfield Lane is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 2SW is located in the Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley 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 2SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 2SN, DA1 2SR, DA1 2SF, DA1 2ST, DA1 2SP, DA1 2RF, DA1 2SE, DA1 2RJ, DA1 2SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 2SW has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.3% | 49% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 37.5% | 40.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 44.3% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 47.4% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 32% | 38.2% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22.5% | 17.4% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 6% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 23.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 28.9% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 89.5% | 76.8% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 91.2% | 89.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 89.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 76.7% | 16.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakfield Lane was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.7% lower than the Princes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakfield Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Princes and the 171st lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-12-01 | £661,523 |
| 18 Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-07-01 | £503,423 |
| 22 Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-02-10 | £559,422 |
| 16 Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-02-15 | £604,449 |
| 22 Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-10-11 | £468,278 |
DA1 2SW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2SW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 132 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Primary School Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,631 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 | 1,044 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,402 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 | 655 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 | 3,770 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 4,078 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 4,714 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | 3out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 5,287 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Living Centre Cafe | Tree Community Centre, Cedar Road | 251 yd | |
| Cafe De Rumpy | 11 Hawley Road, Dartford | 291 yd | |
| St Michael's Coffee Stop | Church Hill, Wilmington | 311 yd | |
| Cafe In The Park | Central Park, Cranford Road | 750 yd | |
| Cafe Questor | 67F Butterly Avenue, Questor | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orange Tree | 6 Hawley Road, Dartford | 280 yd | |
| The Cressy Arms | 1 Hawley Road, Dartford | 291 yd | |
| The Fox And Hounds | 201 - 203 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 606 yd | |
| Glentworth Club | 154 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Turkish Grill | 3 Hawley Road, Dartford | 291 yd | |
| Golden Palace | Golden Palace Chinese Take Away, 295 Lowfield Street | 344 yd | |
| The Chippy | 297 Lowfield Street, Dartford | 344 yd | |
| Finest Fish And Chips | 9 Mead Road, Dartford | 470 yd | |
| Pagoda Inn Chinese Takeaway | 5 Mead Road, Dartford | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 5 - 7 Hawley Road, Wilmington | 291 yd | |
| Lidl | Instone Road, Dartford | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Park OAKFIELD PARK PAVILION OAKFIELD PARK PAVILION | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| North Kent College (Dartford Campus) OAKFIELD LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Fairfield Leisure Centre LOWFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 767 yd |
| Glentworth Club 39A 39A CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Central Park Arena Cranford Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Central Park CRANFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 998 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.