Ashen Drive is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 3LX 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 Ashen Drive, Dartford, DA1 3LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 3LY, DA1 3NQ, DA1 3JJ, DA1 3JP, DA1 3JR, DA1 3NG, DA1 3HL, DA1 3NH, DA1 3JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 3LX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.9% | 48.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 32.9% | 38.1% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 48.5% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 52.1% | 49.3% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 36.2% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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% | 15.3% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 20.7% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 26.9% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.5% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 86.6% | 82.1% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 91.9% | 88.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 88.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashen Drive was 170.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 248.7% higher than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ashen Drive has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Heath and the 52nd highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Ashen Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-01-13 | £503,370 |
| 98 Ashen Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-02-02 | £481,998 |
| 114 Ashen Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-03-13 | £384,622 |
| 94 Ashen Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2018-10-12 | £394,098 |
| 132 Ashen Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2018-06-01 | £406,482 |
DA1 3LX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 1,736 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 | 1,834 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 | 1,703 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 4,939 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 5,365 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch Kitchen | 33 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 125 yd | |
| Efe's Sandwich Bar And Cafe | Efes Sandwich Bar And Cafe, 98 Dartford Road | 710 yd | |
| Harvester Restaurant | 105 Dartford Road, Dartford | 861 yd | |
| Happy Days Cafe | 137 Crayford Road, Crayford | 872 yd | |
| Spice Fusion | 20 Station Road, Crayford | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dart | 30 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 96 yd | |
| Bird In Hand PH | Bird In Hand, 242 Dartford Road | 607 yd | |
| The Ship Public House | 92 Dartford Road, Dartford | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gill's Fish Bar | 31 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 125 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 71B Crayford Road, Crayford | 692 yd | |
| Britannia Grill | 139 Dartford Road, Dartford | 693 yd | |
| Captain's Chippy | 137 Dartford Road, Dartford | 693 yd | |
| Shepherds Pizza | 36 Shepherds Lane, Dartford | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 36 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 96 yd | |
| Tesco | 115 Dartford Road, Dartford | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetdown Utd Fc Heath Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Dartford Heath Pavilion 2 BATH COTTAGES 2 BATH COTTAGES HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Europa Centre VIMY WAY | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Dartford Grammar School SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,000 yd |
| Dartford Science And Technology College HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,015 yd |
| Dartford Technology College (Closed) Heath Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,032 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 | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.