Thames Road is in Crayford, Dartford and in Bexley district. DA1 4QX is located in the Crayford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thames Road, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 4QN, DA1 4SD, DA1 4PS, DA1 4SU, DA1 4PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 4QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 53.3% | 53.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 46.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 4QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 36.5% | 49% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 31.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 11.6% | -5.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 50.5% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 29.1% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 24.6% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 11.9% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 19.1% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 22.2% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% 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 | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 16% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 78.9% | 67.9% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 86.9% | 83% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 8.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 86% | 82.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 14.4% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.8% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thames Road was 157.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.1% higher than the Crayford average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Thames Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Crayford and the 85th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 26 Optima Park Thames Road, Dartford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £188,012 | 2020-09-22 | £214,396 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA1 4QX 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 | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | 2out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Slade Green Temple Grove Chrome Road , Slade Green DA8 2EL | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 1,455 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 | 1,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 2,581 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 | 3,820 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 4,079 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 4,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Cafe & Grill At Selco | 21 Kennet Road, Crayford | 197 yd | |
| Forest Cafe | 35 Forest Road, Erith | 737 yd | |
| Parkside Restaurant & Cafe | 2 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Green Railway Club | Forest Road, Erith | 679 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 214A Iron Mill Lane, Crayford | 721 yd | |
| Danson Sports FC | Perry Street, Crayford | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lucky Inn | 39 Forest Road, Erith | 737 yd | |
| Kebab Side | 1 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 781 yd | |
| Yummy City | 6 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 790 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 5 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 790 yd | |
| Afishionados | 13 Bridge Road, Erith | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes Cray Primary School (Closed) Iron Mill Lane | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Crayford Academy IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 703 yd |
| Slade Green Football Club (Closed) Moat Lane | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Slade Green Recreation Ground SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND HAZEL DRIVE | grass pitches | 945 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.4% |
| 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 | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.