Alcock Crescent is in Crayford, Dartford and in Bexley district. DA1 4FW is located in the Crayford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This postcode has been in use since 2014-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alcock Crescent, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 4FR, DA1 4AD, DA1 4FX, DA1 4FS, DA1 4FP, DA1 4AB, DA1 4FQ, DA1 4AA, DA1 4AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 4FW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 47.4% | 48.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 39% | 39.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 48.5% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 6.6% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 39.5% | 57.9% | 18.4% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 32.7% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 7.7% | -7.1% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 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 | 15.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 6.1% | -12.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26% | 14.2% | -11.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 43% | 22.2% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 12.7% | 11.2% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 84.2% | 62.2% | -22.0% | 81.4% | -19.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 88.7% | 69.1% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 6.7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 69.2% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 21.9% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alcock Crescent was 94.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% higher than the Crayford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alcock Crescent has the 12th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Crayford and the 178th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191 Alcock Crescent, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2025-02-26 | £426,990 |
| 149 Alcock Crescent, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-01-21 | £443,442 |
| 181 Alcock Crescent, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-12-12 | £463,830 |
| 153 Alcock Crescent, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-11-10 | £456,498 |
| 143 Alcock Crescent, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-10-20 | £479,504 |
| Full-Time Employee | 189 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | - not rated | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,285 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 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,421 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 | 2,538 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 | 1,317 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 4,844 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 5,091 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 | 174 yd | |
| Sal's Kitchen At Crayford Weights And Fitness | 3 Tower Park Road, Crayford | 491 yd | |
| Happy Days Cafe | 137 Crayford Road, Crayford | 502 yd | |
| Nando's | 2 Tower Retail Park, Crayford Road | 626 yd | |
| Costa | 3 Tower Retail Park, Crayford Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird In Hand PH | Bird In Hand, 242 Dartford Road | 402 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 214A Iron Mill Lane, Crayford | 730 yd | |
| The Ship Public House | 92 Dartford Road, Dartford | 813 yd | |
| Crayford Social Club | Crayford Way, Crayford | 817 yd | |
| The Dart | 30 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 71B Crayford Road, Crayford | 282 yd | |
| Hippie Chippy | 4 Station Road, Crayford | 646 yd | |
| Curry X Press | 32 - 34 Station Road, Crayford | 693 yd | |
| New 128 Chinese | 106 Crayford Road, Crayford | 701 yd | |
| Britannia Grill | 139 Dartford Road, Dartford | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 115 Dartford Road, Dartford | 752 yd | |
| Iceland | 144 Crayford Road, Crayford | 838 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 36 Chastilian Road, Dartford | 849 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 4 Roman Way, Crayford | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Europa Centre VIMY WAY | health and fitness suite | 180 yd |
| Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Barnes Cray Primary School (Closed) Iron Mill Lane | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Crayford Academy IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 711 yd |
| Crayside Leisure Centre STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 276.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.