North Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 3NB 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 North Road, Dartford, DA1 3NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 3ND, DA1 3NE, DA1 3NF, DA1 3NR, DA1 3NH, DA1 3NZ, DA1 3PD, DA1 3NT, DA1 3PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 3NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.4% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.6% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 27.9% | 28.5% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 56.4% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 52.5% | 51.4% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.3% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 7.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 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 | 13.4% | 10% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 18.4% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 21.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 34% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.4% | 79.1% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 91.7% | 88% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 87.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 11.5% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Road was 5.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.5% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
North Road has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Heath and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 North Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-08-22 | £528,988 |
| 46 North Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-12-05 | £471,665 |
| 112 North Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-09-25 | £441,038 |
| 116 North Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-05-12 | £416,718 |
| 110 North Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2022-11-04 | £372,772 |
DA1 3NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 2,002 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 | 2,166 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 | 1,351 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 5,015 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 5,033 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 | 470 yd | |
| Happy Days Cafe | 137 Crayford Road, Crayford | 553 yd | |
| Spice Fusion | 20 Station Road, Crayford | 585 yd | |
| Sal's Kitchen At Crayford Weights And Fitness | 3 Tower Park Road, Crayford | 651 yd | |
| Nando's | 2 Tower Retail Park, Crayford Road | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dart | 30 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 452 yd | |
| Bird In Hand PH | Bird In Hand, 242 Dartford Road | 678 yd | |
| Crayford Social Club | Crayford Way, Crayford | 908 yd | |
| The Penny Farthing | 3 Waterside, Crayford | 982 yd | |
| The Ship Public House | 92 Dartford Road, Dartford | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 71B Crayford Road, Crayford | 447 yd | |
| Gill's Fish Bar | 31 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 470 yd | |
| Curry X Press | 32 - 34 Station Road, Crayford | 571 yd | |
| Hippie Chippy | 4 Station Road, Crayford | 613 yd | |
| New 128 Chinese | 106 Crayford Road, Crayford | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 36 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 452 yd | |
| Iceland | 144 Crayford Road, Crayford | 831 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 4 Roman Way, Crayford | 877 yd | |
| Tesco | 115 Dartford Road, Dartford | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Dartford Heath Pavilion 2 BATH COTTAGES 2 BATH COTTAGES HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Europa Centre VIMY WAY | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Crayside Leisure Centre STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite | 801 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.