Mayplace Avenue is in Dartford and in Bexley district. DA1 4PQ 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 Mayplace Avenue, Dartford, DA1 4PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 4PH, DA1 4PT, DA1 4PD, DA1 4PB, DA1 4PG, DA1 4PA, DA1 4PW, DA1 4RX, DA1 4PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 4PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.9% | 50% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50% | 1.9% | 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 vicinity of DA1 4PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.6% | 33.7% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 54.7% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 7% | -5.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 52.2% | 55.1% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 32% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 20.6% | 17.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 9.3% | -10.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 19.4% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 27.1% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 6% | 10.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.4% | 76.3% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 90.6% | 80.1% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 89.9% | 80.1% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 0.9% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mayplace Avenue was 51.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.1% lower than the Crayford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mayplace Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Crayford and the 331st lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Mayplace Avenue, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-09-06 | £366,646 |
| 45 Mayplace Avenue, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-07-19 | £384,326 |
| 55 Mayplace Avenue, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2024-06-21 | £369,536 |
| 53 Mayplace Avenue, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-09-30 | £421,609 |
| 43 Mayplace Avenue, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2017-03-15 | £403,021 |
DA1 4PQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DA1 4PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 5,037 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 | 96 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Cray Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | - not rated | 96 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,392 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 | 581 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbury Grange Technical School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 2,020 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 | 3,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 3,970 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 | 1,450 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 513 yd | |
| Vimy's | Europa Gym, Vimy Way | 664 yd | |
| Sal's Kitchen At Crayford Weights And Fitness | 3 Tower Park Road, Crayford | 916 yd | |
| Nando's | 2 Tower Retail Park, Crayford Road | 961 yd | |
| Costa | 3 Tower Retail Park, Crayford Road | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | 214A Iron Mill Lane, Crayford | 301 yd | |
| Danson Sports FC | Perry Street, Crayford | 921 yd | |
| Crayford Arrows Sports Club | 96 Perry Street, Crayford | 984 yd | |
| Crayford Social Club | Crayford Way, Crayford | 1,025 yd | |
| The Penny Farthing | 3 Waterside, Crayford | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Side | 1 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 975 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 71B Crayford Road, Crayford | 981 yd | |
| Yummy City | 6 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 984 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 5 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 984 yd | |
| New Phoenix | 17 Waterside, Crayford | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes Cray Primary School (Closed) Iron Mill Lane | grass pitches | 97 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Crayford Academy IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 97 yd |
| Europa Centre VIMY WAY | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Crayford Arrows Sports Club PERRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 997 yd |
| St Paulinus C Of E Primary School IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Danson Sports Fc MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD PERRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.