Thames Road is in Crayford, Dartford and in Bexley district. DA1 4LZ 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 Thames Road, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 4PY, DA1 4PN, DA1 4PZ, DA1 4LP, DA1 4PF, DA1 4PT, DA1 4LY, DA1 4PE, DA1 4PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 4LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48% | 49.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 4LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 40.2% | 52.2% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 30.1% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 4.7% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 39.3% | 45.3% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 32.4% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.7% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 39.8% | 25.1% | -14.7% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 14.2% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 11.3% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 30.9% | 19.0% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 16.5% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 14.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 79.2% | 66.1% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 88.2% | 80.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 80.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.4% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 0.3% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thames Road was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% lower than the Crayford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thames Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Crayford and the 237th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Thames Road, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-08-28 | £410,102 |
| 140 Thames Road, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2020-02-28 | £285,119 |
| 124 Thames Road, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2005-05-06 | £363,637 |
| 130 Thames Road, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £117,995 | 2002-10-21 | £349,392 |
| 124 Thames Road, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2002-10-16 | £370,135 |
DA1 4LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DA1 4LZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 5,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Crayford Primary Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Cray Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | - not rated | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbury Grange Technical School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,969 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 | 3,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries The Backstage Centre , High House Production Park RM19 1RJ | - not rated | 5,350 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 | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,935 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Cafe & Grill At Selco | 21 Kennet Road, Crayford | 360 yd | |
| Vimy's | Europa Gym, Vimy Way | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | 214A Iron Mill Lane, Crayford | 199 yd | |
| Danson Sports FC | Perry Street, Crayford | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Side | 1 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes Cray Primary School (Closed) Iron Mill Lane | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Crayford Academy IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 297 yd |
| Europa Centre VIMY WAY | health and fitness suite | 795 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.