James Road, Dartford, DA1 3NE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 3NE 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%

Partnership Status

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 3NE 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is James Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Road was 12.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

James Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Heath and the 17th lowest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£67,200

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in DA1 3NE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on James Road are based on 64 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dartford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for James Road, Dartford, DA1 3NE

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA1 3NE

Average Price
£485,435

Semi-Detached
£485,829

Terraced
£472,038

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for James Road

Average Price
£480,373

Semi-Detached
£480,467

Terraced
£474,408

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on James Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 James Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2026-02-13	£455,000
75 James Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2024-08-30	£466,564
83 James Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2024-03-18	£459,485
1 James Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2023-04-21	£416,855
73 James Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£498,000	2023-01-17	£504,972

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA1 3NE

Employment

DA1 3NE 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wentworth Junior School James Road , DA1 3NF	- not rated	66 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG	- not rated	178 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wentworth Infant School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG	- not rated	178 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG	3out of 4	178 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Hill Junior School Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ	- not rated	1,167 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS	3out of 4	1,237 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT	4out of 4	1,296 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT	- not rated	1,296 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY	3out of 4	1,306 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW	4out of 4	1,388 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT	- not rated	1,955 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA	- not rated	5,231 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ	- not rated	1,570 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ	- not rated	1,570 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	- not rated	1,876 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	1,876 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP	- not rated	2,497 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Munch Kitchen	33 Chastilian Road, Dartford	386 yd
Happy Days Cafe	137 Crayford Road, Crayford	639 yd
Spice Fusion	20 Station Road, Crayford	672 yd
Sal's Kitchen At Crayford Weights And Fitness	3 Tower Park Road, Crayford	735 yd
Vimy's	Europa Gym, Vimy Way	824 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Dart	30 Chastilian Road, Dartford	372 yd
Bird In Hand PH	Bird In Hand, 242 Dartford Road	676 yd
The Ship Public House	92 Dartford Road, Dartford	963 yd
Crayford Social Club	Crayford Way, Crayford	995 yd
The Penny Farthing	3 Waterside, Crayford	1,069 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gill's Fish Bar	31 Chastilian Road, Dartford	386 yd
Domino's Pizza	71B Crayford Road, Crayford	517 yd
Curry X Press	32 - 34 Station Road, Crayford	657 yd
Hippie Chippy	4 Station Road, Crayford	700 yd
New 128 Chinese	106 Crayford Road, Crayford	729 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative	36 Chastilian Road, Dartford	372 yd
Tesco	115 Dartford Road, Dartford	874 yd
Iceland	144 Crayford Road, Crayford	918 yd
Aldi Stores	4 Roman Way, Crayford	963 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD	health and fitness suite	733 yd
Dartford Heath Pavilion 2 BATH COTTAGES 2 BATH COTTAGES HILLCREST ROAD	grass pitches	744 yd
Europa Centre VIMY WAY	health and fitness suite	828 yd
Crayside Leisure Centre STADIUM WAY	health and fitness suite	876 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	150.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DA1 3NE