Ridge Way, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 3PS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 3PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	50.2%	-3.1%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	46.7%	49.8%	3.1%	49.0%	0.8%

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 area around DA1 3PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	36.4%	42.4%	6.0%	37.9%	4.5%
Married: Opposite sex	42.4%	39.1%	-3.3%	44.2%	-5.1%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2.8%	1.8%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	11.2%	10.7%	-0.5%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	6.4%	5.2%	-1.2%	6.1%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.7%	49.5%	2.8%	48.4%	1.1%
Good health	37.2%	32.5%	-4.7%	33.6%	-1.1%
Fair health	11.2%	10.9%	-0.3%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	4.3%	5.5%	1.2%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%

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	22.8%	19.9%	-2.9%	18.2%	1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.4%	11.8%	-10.6%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22%	19.5%	-2.5%	13.4%	6.1%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	5.5%	3.9%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	14.3%	4.3%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	16%	27.2%	11.2%	33.8%	-6.6%
Other	5.2%	1.8%	-3.4%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.4%	4.6%	3.2%	3.1%	1.5%
Other Asian	2%	5.5%	3.5%	1.6%	3.9%
Black African	2.9%	4.3%	1.4%	2.5%	1.8%
Black Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
White	90.8%	78.4%	-12.4%	81.4%	-3.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Arab	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.6%	0.9%
Other	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	1.6%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.4% 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	91.1%	82.4%	-8.7%	83.2%	-0.8%
European Union	3.5%	4.3%	0.8%	6.1%	-1.8%
Rest of Europe	1.7%	1.5%	-0.2%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	1.4%	3%	1.6%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	7.3%	5.6%	5.6%	1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	1.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.6%	82.6%	-7.0%	83.2%	-0.6%
10+ Years	0.9%	11.9%	11.0%	9.8%	2.1%
5-10 Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	1.7%	1.8%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	7.8%	0.3%	-7.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.9%	76.7%	6.2%
Italy	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.8%	37.2%	-1.4%
Christian	50.2%	46.2%	4.0%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	6.1%	1.7%	4.4%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Sikh	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Not answered	2.1%	6.0%	-3.9%

Safety

Is Ridge Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridge Way was 87.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.6% higher than the Crayford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ridge Way has the 14th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Crayford and the 196th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,000

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in DA1 3PS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Ridge Way are based on 61 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bexley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ridge Way, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 3PS

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA1 3PS

Average Price
£366,035

Semi-Detached
£361,120

Terraced
£370,622

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ridge Way

Average Price
£369,539

Semi-Detached
£388,634

Terraced
£353,987

Detached
£495,158

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£156,719

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ridge WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
84 Ridge Way, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2024-08-16	£299,577
58 Ridge Way, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2024-08-05	£366,723
60 Ridge Way, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£450,000	2024-06-10	£464,907
70 Ridge Way, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£310,000	2024-04-19	£322,271
54 Ridge Way, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2023-10-27	£390,686

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA1 3PS

Employment

DA1 3PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	102
Retired	44
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	25
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	11
Other	8
Unemployed	8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Financial and insurance activities	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	12
Other	11
Transport and storage	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Manufacturing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG	3out of 4	702 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW	3out of 4	1,008 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ	3out of 4	1,051 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS	- not rated	1,429 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mayplace Primary School Woodside Road , DA7 6EQ	3out of 4	1,575 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,059 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT	4out of 4	1,879 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY	3out of 4	1,891 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB	3out of 4	1,931 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ	3out of 4	1,957 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	2,445 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	3out of 4	1,065 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	1,353 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB	3out of 4	2,980 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB	4out of 4	4,646 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX	- not rated	4,862 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spice Fusion	20 Station Road, Crayford	415 yd
Happy Days Cafe	137 Crayford Road, Crayford	501 yd
Ladbroke Stadium Crayford	Stadium Way, Crayford	505 yd
KFC	1 Roman Way, Crayford	574 yd
Taco Bell	2A Tower Retail Park, Crayford Road	580 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crayford Social Club	Crayford Way, Crayford	718 yd
Bear & Ragged Staff	2 London Road, Crayford	750 yd
The Penny Farthing	3 Waterside, Crayford	769 yd
Crayford Arms	The Crayford Arms Public House, 37 Crayford High Street	798 yd
The Dart	30 Chastilian Road, Dartford	814 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Curry X Press	32 - 34 Station Road, Crayford	378 yd
New 128 Chinese	106 Crayford Road, Crayford	454 yd
Hippie Chippy	4 Station Road, Crayford	460 yd
Domino's Pizza	71B Crayford Road, Crayford	588 yd
Crayford Fish & Chips	181 Crayford Road, Crayford	619 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	144 Crayford Road, Crayford	603 yd
Aldi Stores	4 Roman Way, Crayford	617 yd
The Co-operative	36 Chastilian Road, Dartford	814 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Crayside Leisure Centre STADIUM WAY	health and fitness suite	447 yd
Dartford Heath Pavilion 2 BATH COTTAGES 2 BATH COTTAGES HILLCREST ROAD	grass pitches	575 yd
Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD	health and fitness suite	602 yd
Europa Centre VIMY WAY	health and fitness suite	908 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	73.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	147.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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