Alfriston Close is in Dartford and in Bexley district. DA1 3RU is located in the Crayford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This postcode has been in use since 2002-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alfriston Close, Dartford, DA1 3RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 3PN, DA1 3RT, DA1 3RA, DA1 3QD, DA1 3PW, DA1 3RS, DA1 3QB, DA1 3RF, DA1 3RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 3RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 3RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 44% | 46.5% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 43.4% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (89%) 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 | 64.9% | 61% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 28% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3RU this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 7.7% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8.2% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 13.8% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 19.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 45.4% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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 | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 20.6% | 14.2% | -6.4% | 2.5% | 11.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 74.6% | 66.4% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 83.8% | 78.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 11% | 7.5% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 78.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.8% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alfriston Close was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Crayford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alfriston Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Crayford and the 250th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Alfriston Close, Dartford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2019-07-26 | £712,174 |
| 6 Alfriston Close, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2017-08-24 | £486,079 |
| 14 Alfriston Close, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £298,500 | 2016-08-25 | £383,896 |
| 12 Alfriston Close, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2015-12-22 | £603,343 |
| 9 Alfriston Close, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2015-03-25 | £516,764 |
DA1 3RU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayplace Primary School Woodside Road , DA7 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,648 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 | 978 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 4,365 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | - not rated | 4,710 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladbroke Stadium Crayford | Stadium Way, Crayford | 390 yd | |
| Easy Load Café | Easy Load Ltd, Lees Yard | 564 yd | |
| Spice Fusion | 20 Station Road, Crayford | 600 yd | |
| KFC | 1 Roman Way, Crayford | 607 yd | |
| Starbucks | 3 Roman Way, Crayford | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear & Ragged Staff | 2 London Road, Crayford | 747 yd | |
| Crayford Social Club | Crayford Way, Crayford | 799 yd | |
| Crayford Arms | The Crayford Arms Public House, 37 Crayford High Street | 809 yd | |
| The Penny Farthing | 3 Waterside, Crayford | 816 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 53 Crayford High Street, Crayford | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry X Press | 32 - 34 Station Road, Crayford | 559 yd | |
| New 128 Chinese | 106 Crayford Road, Crayford | 609 yd | |
| Hippie Chippy | 4 Station Road, Crayford | 643 yd | |
| Crayford Fish & Chips | 181 Crayford Road, Crayford | 702 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 30, Bourne Industrial Park | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | 4 Roman Way, Crayford | 636 yd | |
| Iceland | 144 Crayford Road, Crayford | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crayside Leisure Centre STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite | 345 yd |
| Dartford Heath Pavilion 2 BATH COTTAGES 2 BATH COTTAGES HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 826 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 240 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 141.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.