Farm Place is in Dartford and in Bexley district. DA1 4LU 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 Farm Place, Dartford, DA1 4LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 4NA, DA1 4LX, DA1 4NE, DA1 4LT, DA1 4LR, DA1 4ND, DA1 4NB, DA1 4NG, DA1 4LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 4LU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 54.3% | 49.1% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 45.7% | 50.9% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 4LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 36% | 43.9% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 39.8% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 10.2% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 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 (87.8%) 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 | 45.4% | 46.4% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 41.4% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.9% | 14.3% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 11.1% | -11.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 34% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.7% | 84.3% | -10.4% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 94.4% | 86.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 87.2% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Place was 74.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% lower than the Crayford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farm Place has the 13th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Crayford and the 257th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Farm Place, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-03-10 | £410,356 |
| 12 Farm Place, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2023-01-13 | £339,417 |
| 13 Farm Place, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-10-13 | £319,429 |
| 20 Farm Place, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,250 | 2022-02-04 | £372,897 |
| 5 Farm Place, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2021-09-30 | £365,191 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 270 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,309 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 | 596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 2,840 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 | 1,464 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 4,706 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 5,032 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vimy's | Europa Gym, Vimy Way | 367 yd | |
| Sal's Kitchen At Crayford Weights And Fitness | 3 Tower Park Road, Crayford | 767 yd | |
| Happy Days Cafe | 137 Crayford Road, Crayford | 827 yd | |
| Lodge Cafe & Grill At Selco | 21 Kennet Road, Crayford | 852 yd | |
| Nando's | 2 Tower Retail Park, Crayford Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | 214A Iron Mill Lane, Crayford | 302 yd | |
| Bird In Hand PH | Bird In Hand, 242 Dartford Road | 659 yd | |
| The Ship Public House | 92 Dartford Road, Dartford | 956 yd | |
| Crayford Social Club | Crayford Way, Crayford | 1,015 yd | |
| The Penny Farthing | 3 Waterside, Crayford | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 71B Crayford Road, Crayford | 684 yd | |
| Britannia Grill | 139 Dartford Road, Dartford | 930 yd | |
| Captain's Chippy | 137 Dartford Road, Dartford | 930 yd | |
| Hippie Chippy | 4 Station Road, Crayford | 955 yd | |
| Ming Tak Inn | 94 Dartford Road, Dartford | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 115 Dartford Road, Dartford | 930 yd | |
| Iceland | 144 Crayford Road, Crayford | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Europa Centre VIMY WAY | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Barnes Cray Primary School (Closed) Iron Mill Lane | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Crayford Academy IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 378 yd |
| Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Holy Trinity School CHATSWORTH ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 278.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.