Bascombe Grove is in Dartford and in Bexley district. DA1 3RJ is located in the Crayford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bascombe Grove, Dartford, DA1 3RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 3RG, DA1 3RR, DA1 3RB, DA1 3QX, DA1 3QZ, DA1 3RP, DA1 3RF, DA1 3RW, DA1 3RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 3RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 47.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 3RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 33% | 45.8% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 38.2% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 47% | 41.2% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 40.8% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 11.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 24.1% | 19.4% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 12.8% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 11.4% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 18% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 29.4% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 84.3% | 85.8% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 83.8% 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% | 83.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 84.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bascombe Grove was 177.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.2% higher than the Crayford average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Bascombe Grove has the 5th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Crayford and the 71st highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Bascombe Grove, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2020-09-02 | £428,646 |
| 34 Bascombe Grove, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2017-03-17 | £425,411 |
| 40 Bascombe Grove, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2009-11-20 | £552,895 |
| 34 Bascombe Grove, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2007-08-31 | £457,463 |
| 40 Bascombe Grove, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2004-01-08 | £477,646 |
DA1 3RJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 5,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Junior School James Road , DA1 3NF | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Infant School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School for Girls Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 5,068 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 | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Load Café | Easy Load Ltd, Lees Yard | 317 yd | |
| Ladbroke Stadium Crayford | Stadium Way, Crayford | 568 yd | |
| KFC | 1 Roman Way, Crayford | 830 yd | |
| Starbucks | 3 Roman Way, Crayford | 842 yd | |
| Spice Fusion | 20 Station Road, Crayford | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear & Ragged Staff | 2 London Road, Crayford | 929 yd | |
| Maypole Social Club | Maypole Club And Institute, Heath End Road | 976 yd | |
| Crayford Arms | The Crayford Arms Public House, 37 Crayford High Street | 993 yd | |
| The Penny Farthing | 3 Waterside, Crayford | 1,022 yd | |
| Crayford Social Club | Crayford Way, Crayford | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's | Unit 30, Bourne Industrial Park | 766 yd | |
| Curry X Press | 32 - 34 Station Road, Crayford | 852 yd | |
| New 128 Chinese | 106 Crayford Road, Crayford | 888 yd | |
| Hippie Chippy | 4 Station Road, Crayford | 930 yd | |
| Crayford Fish & Chips | 181 Crayford Road, Crayford | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | 4 Roman Way, Crayford | 848 yd | |
| Iceland | 144 Crayford Road, Crayford | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crayside Leisure Centre STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Dartford Heath Pavilion 2 BATH COTTAGES 2 BATH COTTAGES HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Hall Place BOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 873 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.