Swaisland Road, Dartford, DA1 3BZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 3BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	53.6%	50%	-3.6%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	46.4%	50%	3.6%	49.0%	1.0%

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 vicinity of DA1 3BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32.6%	32.5%	-0.1%	37.9%	-5.4%
Married: Opposite sex	47.1%	51.7%	4.6%	44.2%	7.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Separated	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	11.8%	10.7%	-1.1%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	5.9%	3.8%	-2.1%	6.1%	-2.3%

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	44.9%	51.2%	6.3%	48.4%	2.8%
Good health	37.7%	32.4%	-5.3%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	12.7%	13%	0.3%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	4.3%	2.3%	-2.0%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	14.5%	12.1%	-2.4%	18.2%	-6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.4%	12.1%	-8.3%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.3%	22.4%	1.1%	13.4%	9.0%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	4.7%	0.2%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	21.6%	7.6%	16.9%	4.7%
Degree or Similar	19.9%	25.4%	5.5%	33.8%	-8.4%
Other	5.4%	1.7%	-3.7%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% 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%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	2.2%	4.4%	2.2%	1.6%	2.8%
Black African	0%	5%	5.0%	2.5%	2.5%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	93.8%	84.2%	-9.6%	81.4%	2.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0%	3.7%	3.7%	1.6%	2.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.4% 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	94.6%	83.4%	-11.2%	83.2%	0.2%
European Union	1.8%	6.3%	4.5%	6.1%	0.2%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	1.4%	3.3%	1.9%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	5.3%	3.9%	5.6%	-0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	83.9%	-10.7%	83.2%	0.7%
10+ Years	0%	9.7%	9.7%	9.8%	-0.1%
5-10 Years	1.8%	3.3%	1.5%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	0.7%	2.7%	2.0%	2.2%	0.5%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0.3%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.3%	76.7%	3.6%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Lithuania	2%	0.3%	1.7%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	2%	1.2%	0.8%
No passport held	10%	13.5%	-3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.6%	37.2%	7.4%
Christian	44%	46.2%	-2.2%
Hindu	4%	1.7%	2.3%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Swaisland Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swaisland Road was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Swaisland Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Heath and the 46th lowest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£67,200

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in DA1 3BZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Swaisland Road are based on 144 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 Swaisland Road, Dartford, DA1 3BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA1 3BZ

Average Price
£445,596

Semi-Detached
£461,448

Terraced
£435,029

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Swaisland Road

Average Price
£419,014

Semi-Detached
£440,082

Terraced
£371,606

Detached
£680,803

Flats/Maisonettes
£407,789

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Swaisland Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
113 Swaisland Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£390,000	2021-11-30	£429,978
105 Swaisland Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£450,000	2020-12-17	£506,626
103 Swaisland Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£392,500	2020-03-06	£468,229
103 Swaisland Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£249,995	2014-04-11	£431,114
113 Swaisland Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2009-10-16	£328,780

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA1 3BZ

Employment

DA1 3BZ 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	107
Part-Time Employee	36
Retired	33
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	7
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Construction	20
Education	14
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Transport and storage	11
Other	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Real estate activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Hill Junior School Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ	- not rated	587 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Hill Infant School Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ	- not rated	587 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ	3out of 4	587 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Hill Primary School Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ	- not rated	587 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wentworth Junior School James Road , DA1 3NF	- not rated	800 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW	4out of 4	913 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW	- not rated	913 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT	4out of 4	960 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT	- not rated	960 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY	3out of 4	1,084 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	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	2,112 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA	- not rated	5,058 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	- not rated	1,883 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ	- not rated	1,883 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	- not rated	2,191 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	2,191 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP	- not rated	2,724 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Efe's Sandwich Bar And Cafe	Efes Sandwich Bar And Cafe, 98 Dartford Road	273 yd
Harvester Restaurant	105 Dartford Road, Dartford	522 yd
Vimy's	Europa Gym, Vimy Way	598 yd
Munch Kitchen	33 Chastilian Road, Dartford	755 yd
Happy Days Cafe	137 Crayford Road, Crayford	890 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bird In Hand PH	Bird In Hand, 242 Dartford Road	90 yd
The Ship Public House	92 Dartford Road, Dartford	374 yd
The Dart	30 Chastilian Road, Dartford	696 yd
Royal British Legion Club	214A Iron Mill Lane, Crayford	903 yd
Dartford Masonic Club Bar	Masonic Hall, 71 West Hill	982 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Britannia Grill	139 Dartford Road, Dartford	319 yd
Captain's Chippy	137 Dartford Road, Dartford	319 yd
Ming Tak Inn	94 Dartford Road, Dartford	374 yd
Pizza Time	86A Dartford Road, Dartford	374 yd
Domino's Pizza	71B Crayford Road, Crayford	629 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	115 Dartford Road, Dartford		319 yd
The Co-operative	36 Chastilian Road, Dartford		696 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Europa Centre VIMY WAY	health and fitness suite	603 yd
Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD	health and fitness suite	905 yd
Holy Trinity School CHATSWORTH ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	931 yd
Dartford Grammar School SHEPHERDS LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	946 yd
Becket Sports Centre SHEPHERDS LANE	health and fitness suite	961 yd
Barnes Cray Primary School (Closed) Iron Mill Lane	grass pitches	1,006 yd
Haberdashers' Aske'S Crayford Academy IRON MILL LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,006 yd
Fleetdown Utd Fc Heath Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,028 yd
Dartford Science And Technology College HEATH LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	1,051 yd
Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,085 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	59.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	112.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DA1 3BZ