Dartford Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 3EF 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 Dartford Road, Dartford, DA1 3EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 3DY, DA1 3EE, DA1 3EG, DA1 3EH, DA1 3EB, DA1 3EJ, DA1 3EQ, DA1 3DZ, DA1 3ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 3EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 25.1% | 33.7% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 47.7% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10.9% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 6.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 51% | 44.8% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 30% | 36.2% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 15.2% | 17.1% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.1% | 8.9% | -16.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.1% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 34.5% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 9.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.6% | 74.2% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 92.4% | 82.2% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 82.7% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 14.1% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dartford Road was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the Burnham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dartford Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Burnham and the 99th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13A Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-02-27 | £203,096 |
| 17 Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-10-07 | £365,736 |
| 31 Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-02-15 | £334,112 |
| 13A Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-07-24 | £184,962 |
| 27 Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2019-03-28 | £315,982 |
DA1 3EF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DA1 3EF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 26 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 1,777 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 | 2,486 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester Restaurant | 105 Dartford Road, Dartford | 234 yd | |
| Cool Beene Coffee Shop | Unit A, Cliffside Court | 367 yd | |
| Efe's Sandwich Bar And Cafe | Efes Sandwich Bar And Cafe, 98 Dartford Road | 483 yd | |
| 10Ten | The Hill Hub, 1A Highfield Road | 667 yd | |
| Peking Garden | 5 - 6 Westgate House, Spital Street | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Masonic Club Bar | Masonic Hall, 71 West Hill | 247 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 43 West Hill, Dartford | 247 yd | |
| The Ship Public House | 92 Dartford Road, Dartford | 377 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 72 West Hill, Dartford | 403 yd | |
| Dartford Working Mens Club | 40 Essex Road, Dartford | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Chinese Take Away | 41 Dartford Road, Dartford | 80 yd | |
| Ming Tak Inn | 94 Dartford Road, Dartford | 377 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 86A Dartford Road, Dartford | 377 yd | |
| Shepherds Pizza | 36 Shepherds Lane, Dartford | 415 yd | |
| Britannia Grill | 139 Dartford Road, Dartford | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 115 Dartford Road, Dartford | 454 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Stadium Way, Crayford | 614 yd | |
| Iceland | 47 - 49 High Street, Dartford | 614 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 3, Prospect Place | 945 yd | |
| Lidl | Instone Road, Dartford | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Becket Sports Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 257 yd |
| Reflexions Muscle & Fitness Gym WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 381 yd |
| Dartford Science And Technology College HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 527 yd |
| Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 666 yd |
| Fleetdown Utd Fc Heath Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Holy Trinity School CHATSWORTH ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 758 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.