Mayplace Avenue, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4PY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 4PY 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%

Partnership Status

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 4PY, 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Mayplace Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mayplace Avenue was 55.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.4% lower than the Crayford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mayplace Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Crayford and the 363rd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,000

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in DA1 4PY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mayplace Avenue are based on 90 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bexley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mayplace Avenue, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4PY

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA1 4PY

Average Price
£365,743

Semi-Detached
£380,147

Terraced
£341,001

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£320,667

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mayplace Avenue

Average Price
£397,336

Semi-Detached
£408,646

Terraced
£362,066

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£322,333

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mayplace AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Mayplace Avenue, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2023-02-10	£351,678
31 Mayplace Avenue, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2021-06-28	£442,837
11 Mayplace Avenue, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£305,000	2018-05-21	£370,521
17 Mayplace Avenue, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£206,000	2014-04-16	£368,074
1 Mayplace Avenue, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£172,000	2011-06-06	£350,895

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA1 4PY

Employment

DA1 4PY 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 4PY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	185 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW	3out of 4	1,174 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF	3out of 4	1,374 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ	3out of 4	1,499 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ	3out of 4	1,603 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	675 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW	4out of 4	1,936 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT	4out of 4	2,056 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY	3out of 4	2,208 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF	3out of 4	2,513 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT	- not rated	3,260 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ	3out of 4	1,535 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	1,760 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB	3out of 4	2,080 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX	- not rated	4,421 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW	- not rated	4,660 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lodge Cafe & Grill At Selco	21 Kennet Road, Crayford	425 yd
Vimy's	Europa Gym, Vimy Way	724 yd
Sal's Kitchen At Crayford Weights And Fitness	3 Tower Park Road, Crayford	1,037 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal British Legion Club	214A Iron Mill Lane, Crayford	165 yd
Danson Sports FC	Perry Street, Crayford	1,059 yd
Bird In Hand PH	Bird In Hand, 242 Dartford Road	1,089 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Domino's Pizza	71B Crayford Road, Crayford		1,053 yd
Kebab Side	1 Parkside Parade, Northend Road		1,089 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Barnes Cray Primary School (Closed) Iron Mill Lane	grass pitches	218 yd
Haberdashers' Aske'S Crayford Academy IRON MILL LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	218 yd
Europa Centre VIMY WAY	health and fitness suite	721 yd
Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,037 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	251.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	27.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.