The Parade is in Dartford and in Bexley district. DA1 4JA 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 The Parade, Dartford, DA1 4JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 4JD, DA1 4JJ, DA1 4ES, DA1 4HG, DA1 4HH, DA1 4JR, DA1 4LD, DA1 4RP, DA1 4FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 4JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.2% | 52% | 8.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 56.8% | 48% | -8.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 4JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 55% | 48.4% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 33.3% | 11.8% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 | 44.3% | 53.9% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 38% | 29.6% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.5% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.1% | 21.8% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 13.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 12.9% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 30.2% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 10.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 82.8% | 61.7% | -21.1% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 77.1% | 61.1% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 14.2% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.7% | 7.9% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 7.1% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 9.6% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 60.9% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 20.1% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 20.1% | 6.5% | 13.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Parade was 863.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 895.5% higher than the Crayford average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Parade has the highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Crayford and the 3rd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 218.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Parade, Dartford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,000 | 2023-07-21 | £3,047 |
| 7 The Parade, Dartford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2018-11-13 | £1,105 |
| 3A The Parade, Dartford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-09-11 | £412,074 |
| 11 The Parade, Dartford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2017-02-20 | £56,749 |
| 4A The Parade, Dartford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,999 | 2007-06-28 | £206,622 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayplace Primary School Woodside Road , DA7 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,073 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 | 505 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 4,208 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 4,278 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crayside Cafe | 5 The Parade, Crayford Way | 1 yd | |
| Vintage Lindy Lou | Willows, Crayford Way | 1 yd | |
| Just Desserts | 7 Waterside, Crayford | 84 yd | |
| New Princess Garden | 11 - 12 Waterside, Crayford | 87 yd | |
| Flo's Pie And Mash | 8 Waterside, Crayford | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crayford Social Club | Crayford Way, Crayford | 1 yd | |
| The Penny Farthing | 3 Waterside, Crayford | 87 yd | |
| Crayford Arms | The Crayford Arms Public House, 37 Crayford High Street | 166 yd | |
| Bear & Ragged Staff | 2 London Road, Crayford | 185 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 53 Crayford High Street, Crayford | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parade Fish Bar | 7 The Parade, Crayford Way | 1 yd | |
| New Phoenix | 17 Waterside, Crayford | 87 yd | |
| JAAAS Peri Peri | 1 Waterside, Crayford | 87 yd | |
| Crayford Fish & Chips | 181 Crayford Road, Crayford | 100 yd | |
| Express Kebab Crayford | 22 Crayford High Street, Crayford | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 144 Crayford Road, Crayford | 131 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 4 Roman Way, Crayford | 184 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| St Paulinus C Of E Primary School IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Crayside Leisure Centre STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Crayford Arrows Sports Club PERRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Europa Centre VIMY WAY | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Vcd Athletic Club OLD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Barnes Cray Primary School (Closed) Iron Mill Lane | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Crayford Academy IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 964 yd |
| Endeavor Academy Bexley WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.