Bath Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 3DL is located in the West Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bath Road, Dartford, DA1 3DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 2NZ, DA1 3DJ, DA1 3DP, DA1 2PA, DA1 3JA, DA1 2NY, DA1 3HY, DA1 2NJ, DA1 2NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 3DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 49.5% | 53.6% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 46.4% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 36.3% | 36.6% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 48.5% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 56.8% | 53.5% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 36.6% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 7.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.1% | 13.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 15.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.3% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 17.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 33.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.3% | 82.5% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 88.6% | 83.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 83.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 9.5% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bath Road was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bath Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Heath and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Bath Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-03-12 | £359,970 |
| 19 Bath Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-01-13 | £379,125 |
| 3 Bath Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-05-04 | £384,730 |
| 31 Bath Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-03-29 | £399,647 |
| 35 Bath Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-11-19 | £391,390 |
DA1 3DL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill Junior School Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Infant School Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary School Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | - not rated | 795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | - not rated | 426 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | - not rated | 567 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 2,688 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester Restaurant | 105 Dartford Road, Dartford | 432 yd | |
| Efe's Sandwich Bar And Cafe | Efes Sandwich Bar And Cafe, 98 Dartford Road | 489 yd | |
| Munch Kitchen | 33 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 542 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa @ Dunelm | Dunelm Mill, Unit 4 And 5 | 648 yd | |
| Dartford Golf Club | Heath Lane, Dartford | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Public House | 92 Dartford Road, Dartford | 464 yd | |
| The Dart | 30 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 523 yd | |
| Bird In Hand PH | Bird In Hand, 242 Dartford Road | 688 yd | |
| Dartford Masonic Club Bar | Masonic Hall, 71 West Hill | 744 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 43 West Hill, Dartford | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Pizza | 36 Shepherds Lane, Dartford | 152 yd | |
| Britannia Grill | 139 Dartford Road, Dartford | 436 yd | |
| Captain's Chippy | 137 Dartford Road, Dartford | 436 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 86A Dartford Road, Dartford | 464 yd | |
| Ming Tak Inn | 94 Dartford Road, Dartford | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 115 Dartford Road, Dartford | 436 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 36 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 523 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetdown Utd Fc Heath Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| Dartford Science And Technology College HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 424 yd |
| Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Becket Sports Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 632 yd |
| Reflexions Muscle & Fitness Gym WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Dartford Golf Club HEATH LANE | golf | 1,076 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 68 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.