Valley Road is in Crayford, Dartford and in Bexley district. DA1 3PJ is located in the Crayford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Valley Road, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 3PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 3PH, DA1 3PL, DA1 3PP, DA1 3NP, DA1 4AZ, DA1 3PB, DA1 3PE, DA1 3PA, DA1 3NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 3PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 53.5% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.5% | -2.8% | 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 | 40.4% | 40.6% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 42.1% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 44.6% | 45.4% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 36.2% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 16.5% | -11.3% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 20.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 10.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 21.3% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.8% | 73.7% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 90.8% | 83.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 82.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.9% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Road was 70.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% lower than the Crayford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valley Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Crayford and the 271st highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Valley Road, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £414,000 | 2022-12-02 | £412,763 |
| 15 Valley Road, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,250 | 2021-01-25 | £378,162 |
| 16 Valley Road, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2020-05-13 | £353,802 |
| 20 Valley Road, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2016-11-04 | £422,417 |
| 5 Valley Road, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2012-10-26 | £384,201 |
DA1 3PJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DA1 3PJ 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 765 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,074 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 | 2,495 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 | 1,048 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 4,771 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 4,788 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Days Cafe | 137 Crayford Road, Crayford | 220 yd | |
| Spice Fusion | 20 Station Road, Crayford | 271 yd | |
| Sal's Kitchen At Crayford Weights And Fitness | 3 Tower Park Road, Crayford | 323 yd | |
| Nando's | 2 Tower Retail Park, Crayford Road | 406 yd | |
| Costa | 3 Tower Retail Park, Crayford Road | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crayford Social Club | Crayford Way, Crayford | 581 yd | |
| The Penny Farthing | 3 Waterside, Crayford | 659 yd | |
| Bear & Ragged Staff | 2 London Road, Crayford | 697 yd | |
| Crayford Arms | The Crayford Arms Public House, 37 Crayford High Street | 719 yd | |
| Bird In Hand PH | Bird In Hand, 242 Dartford Road | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 71B Crayford Road, Crayford | 235 yd | |
| Curry X Press | 32 - 34 Station Road, Crayford | 271 yd | |
| Hippie Chippy | 4 Station Road, Crayford | 290 yd | |
| New 128 Chinese | 106 Crayford Road, Crayford | 329 yd | |
| Crayford Fish & Chips | 181 Crayford Road, Crayford | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 144 Crayford Road, Crayford | 519 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 4 Roman Way, Crayford | 578 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 36 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 759 yd | |
| Tesco | 115 Dartford Road, Dartford | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Europa Centre VIMY WAY | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Crayside Leisure Centre STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Dartford Heath Pavilion 2 BATH COTTAGES 2 BATH COTTAGES HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| St Paulinus C Of E Primary School IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Barnes Cray Primary School (Closed) Iron Mill Lane | grass pitches | 1,083 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Crayford Academy IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.