Denver Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 3JU is located in the Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Denver Road, Dartford, DA1 3JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 3JT, DA1 3JX, DA1 3JW, DA1 3JN, DA1 3JR, DA1 3JP, DA1 3JS, DA1 2PW, DA1 3LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 3JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.8% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.2% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 24.3% | 30.3% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 56% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 49.9% | 52% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 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 | 15.9% | 15.1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 14.7% | -7.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 19.3% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 30.5% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.9% | 78.6% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 91.5% | 86.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 86.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0.8% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denver Road was 11.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.3% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Denver Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Heath and the 15th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Denver Road, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2024-02-19 | £762,353 |
| 47 Denver Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-09-29 | £482,592 |
| 91 Denver Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-07-28 | £565,564 |
| 39 Denver Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2023-04-28 | £527,775 |
| 45 Denver Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-11-04 | £475,257 |
DA1 3JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | - not rated | 1,705 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 | 1,034 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 1,570 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 | 1,942 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,673 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 4,718 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch Kitchen | 33 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 158 yd | |
| Dartford Golf Club | Heath Lane, Dartford | 693 yd | |
| Efe's Sandwich Bar And Cafe | Efes Sandwich Bar And Cafe, 98 Dartford Road | 841 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa @ Dunelm | Dunelm Mill, Unit 4 And 5 | 908 yd | |
| Harvester Restaurant | 105 Dartford Road, Dartford | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dart | 30 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 213 yd | |
| Bird In Hand PH | Bird In Hand, 242 Dartford Road | 828 yd | |
| The Ship Public House | 92 Dartford Road, Dartford | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gill's Fish Bar | 31 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 158 yd | |
| Shepherds Pizza | 36 Shepherds Lane, Dartford | 704 yd | |
| Britannia Grill | 139 Dartford Road, Dartford | 809 yd | |
| Captain's Chippy | 137 Dartford Road, Dartford | 809 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 86A Dartford Road, Dartford | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 36 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 213 yd | |
| Tesco | 115 Dartford Road, Dartford | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetdown Utd Fc Heath Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Dartford Science And Technology College HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 897 yd |
| Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 922 yd |
| Dartford Heath Pavilion 2 BATH COTTAGES 2 BATH COTTAGES HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Dartford Golf Club HEATH LANE | golf | 967 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School Pitches HARDY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,070 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 | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.