Bowmans Road, Dartford, DA1 3QP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 3QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.3%	50.9%	2.6%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	51.7%	49.1%	-2.6%	49.0%	0.1%

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 3QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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	29.8%	29.2%	-0.6%	37.9%	-8.7%
Married: Opposite sex	58.6%	56.9%	-1.7%	44.2%	12.7%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.6%	1.1%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	5.3%	6.8%	1.5%	9.1%	-2.3%
Widowed	3%	6%	3.0%	6.1%	-0.1%

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 (90.3%) 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	59%	56.5%	-2.5%	48.4%	8.1%
Good health	30.8%	33.8%	3.0%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	7.5%	7.9%	0.4%	12.7%	-4.8%
Bad health	2.7%	1.2%	-1.5%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

In the area around DA1 3QP this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.9%	8.9%	1.0%	18.2%	-9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.5%	9.3%	-11.2%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.9%	18.1%	-3.8%	13.4%	4.7%
Apprenticeship	7%	7.8%	0.8%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	22.1%	8.5%	16.9%	5.2%
Degree or Similar	25.8%	31.3%	5.5%	33.8%	-2.5%
Other	3.3%	2.5%	-0.8%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	3.2%	4.4%	1.2%	3.1%	1.3%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	1.3%	4.1%	2.8%	2.5%	1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	89.3%	86.7%	-2.6%	81.4%	5.3%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90% 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	94.1%	90%	-4.1%	83.2%	6.8%
European Union	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.3%
Africa	0.8%	3.5%	2.7%	2.7%	0.8%
Middle East and Asia	4%	4.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-1.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	89.5%	-4.3%	83.2%	6.3%
10+ Years	0%	9.4%	9.4%	9.8%	-0.4%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.4%	0.9%	-4.5%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.9%	76.7%	14.2%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	5.6%	13.5%	-7.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.5%	37.2%	3.3%
Christian	47.9%	46.2%	1.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.8%	1.7%	0.1%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Sikh	3%	0.9%	2.1%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Bowmans Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowmans Road was 12.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bowmans Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Heath and the 20th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.5%.

🔎 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 3QP, 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 Bowmans Road are based on 56 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 Bowmans Road, Dartford, DA1 3QP

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA1 3QP

Average Price
£471,873

Semi-Detached
£553,527

Terraced
£412,730

Detached
£647,682

Flats/Maisonettes
£198,516

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bowmans Road

Average Price
£454,821

Semi-Detached
£570,140

Terraced
£415,221

Detached
£638,486

Flats/Maisonettes
£149,444

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bowmans Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
57 Bowmans Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£410,000	2023-01-20	£404,670
11 Bowmans Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2022-02-11	£339,248
83 Bowmans Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2021-08-31	£532,979
13A Bowmans Road, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£116,000	2021-07-01	£120,660
13A Bowmans Road, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£90,000	2021-05-20	£92,154

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA1 3QP

Employment

DA1 3QP 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	109
Retired	58
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	28
Student (economically inactive)	17
Looking after home or family	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	6
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	41
Construction	27
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	20
Financial and insurance activities	16
Transport and storage	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Manufacturing	11
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	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	503 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW	3out of 4	1,365 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ	3out of 4	1,398 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ	3out of 4	1,641 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Maypole Primary School Franklin Road , DA2 7UZ	3out of 4	1,644 yd	Community school	No	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	1,375 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY	3out of 4	1,701 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT	4out of 4	1,723 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB	4out of 4	1,836 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW	4out of 4	1,842 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	2,129 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	1,411 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	1,688 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB	3out of 4	3,335 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS	- not rated	4,669 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB	4out of 4	4,890 yd	Academy special converter	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	632 yd
Spice Fusion	20 Station Road, Crayford	761 yd
Happy Days Cafe	137 Crayford Road, Crayford	814 yd
Easy Load Café	Easy Load Ltd, Lees Yard	824 yd
Ladbroke Stadium Crayford	Stadium Way, Crayford	828 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Dart	30 Chastilian Road, Dartford	653 yd
Crayford Social Club	Crayford Way, Crayford	1,074 yd
Bird In Hand PH	Bird In Hand, 242 Dartford Road	1,074 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gill's Fish Bar	31 Chastilian Road, Dartford	632 yd
Curry X Press	32 - 34 Station Road, Crayford	728 yd
Hippie Chippy	4 Station Road, Crayford	804 yd
New 128 Chinese	106 Crayford Road, Crayford	806 yd
Domino's Pizza	71B Crayford Road, Crayford	811 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative	36 Chastilian Road, Dartford	653 yd
Iceland	144 Crayford Road, Crayford	961 yd
Aldi Stores	4 Roman Way, Crayford	973 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dartford Heath Pavilion 2 BATH COTTAGES 2 BATH COTTAGES HILLCREST ROAD	grass pitches	345 yd
Crayside Leisure Centre STADIUM WAY	health and fitness suite	770 yd
Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD	health and fitness suite	919 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	164.8 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	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DA1 3QP