Maiden Lane is in Crayford, Dartford and in Bexley district. DA1 4AE 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 Maiden Lane, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 3BT, DA1 4AA, DA1 3HA, DA1 3EZ, DA1 4AD, DA1 4AN, DA1 4AG, DA1 4AB, DA1 3BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 4AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 38.6% | 40.4% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 42.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 49.1% | 46.4% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 41.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.6% | 15.6% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.3% | 11.9% | -11.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 17.4% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.5% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 28.9% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.9% 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% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 80.9% | 65.9% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -15.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 74.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 74.2% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 6% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 12.2% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 74.2% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 19% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 1.4% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maiden Lane was 136.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% higher than the Crayford average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Maiden Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Crayford and the 113th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Maiden Lane, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-02-03 | £462,782 |
| 11 Maiden Lane, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2014-12-16 | £537,122 |
| 1 Maiden Lane, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2014-12-05 | £489,373 |
| 7 Maiden Lane, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2002-01-21 | £472,363 |
| 19 Maiden Lane, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2000-08-10 | £402,486 |
DA1 4AE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | - not rated | 839 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 815 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 2,321 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 | 2,337 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 | 1,440 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,868 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 5,029 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 5,209 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vimy's | Europa Gym, Vimy Way | 374 yd | |
| Efe's Sandwich Bar And Cafe | Efes Sandwich Bar And Cafe, 98 Dartford Road | 563 yd | |
| Happy Days Cafe | 137 Crayford Road, Crayford | 575 yd | |
| Sal's Kitchen At Crayford Weights And Fitness | 3 Tower Park Road, Crayford | 599 yd | |
| Munch Kitchen | 33 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird In Hand PH | Bird In Hand, 242 Dartford Road | 249 yd | |
| The Dart | 30 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 655 yd | |
| The Ship Public House | 92 Dartford Road, Dartford | 669 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 214A Iron Mill Lane, Crayford | 893 yd | |
| Crayford Social Club | Crayford Way, Crayford | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 71B Crayford Road, Crayford | 313 yd | |
| Britannia Grill | 139 Dartford Road, Dartford | 597 yd | |
| Captain's Chippy | 137 Dartford Road, Dartford | 597 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 86A Dartford Road, Dartford | 669 yd | |
| Ming Tak Inn | 94 Dartford Road, Dartford | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 115 Dartford Road, Dartford | 597 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 36 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 655 yd | |
| Iceland | 144 Crayford Road, Crayford | 932 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 4 Roman Way, Crayford | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Europa Centre VIMY WAY | health and fitness suite | 379 yd |
| Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Barnes Cray Primary School (Closed) Iron Mill Lane | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Crayford Academy IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 904 yd |
| Crayside Leisure Centre STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.