Rectory Close is in Dartford and in Bexley district. DA1 4RP 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 Rectory Close, Dartford, DA1 4RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 4JR, DA1 4RN, DA1 4RW, DA1 4SA, DA1 4JD, DA1 4EF, DA1 4TG, DA1 4JJ, DA1 4HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 4RP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.3% | 49.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 35% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 45.1% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 40.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 36.8% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 12.3% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.6% | 13.3% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 11.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16.5% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 9.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 29.1% | 13.1% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 84% | -10.5% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 95.4% | 88.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 87.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.1% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Close was 66.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% lower than the Crayford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Crayford and the 283rd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Rectory Close, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-03-24 | £415,300 |
| 59 Rectory Close, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £492,000 | 2023-04-06 | £492,000 |
| 3 Rectory Close, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-01-27 | £345,060 |
| 39 Rectory Close, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2022-11-25 | £397,212 |
| 3 Rectory Close, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2022-11-02 | £331,121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 81 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayplace Primary School Woodside Road , DA7 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,509 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 | 467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,292 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 | 420 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 3,993 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 4,162 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Princess Garden | 11 - 12 Waterside, Crayford | 150 yd | |
| Flo's Pie And Mash | 8 Waterside, Crayford | 150 yd | |
| British Raj | 68 Crayford High Street, Crayford | 156 yd | |
| Kenny's Cafe | 74 Crayford High Street, Crayford | 156 yd | |
| Crayford Tandoori Restaurant | 4 Waterside, Crayford | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Penny Farthing | 3 Waterside, Crayford | 192 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 53 Crayford High Street, Crayford | 196 yd | |
| Crayford Arms | The Crayford Arms Public House, 37 Crayford High Street | 215 yd | |
| Crayford Social Club | Crayford Way, Crayford | 233 yd | |
| Crayford Arrows Sports Club | 96 Perry Street, Crayford | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Phoenix | 17 Waterside, Crayford | 150 yd | |
| Unique Spice | 62 Crayford High Street, Crayford | 156 yd | |
| JAAAS Peri Peri | 1 Waterside, Crayford | 192 yd | |
| Express Kebab Crayford | 22 Crayford High Street, Crayford | 193 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 U | 6 Crayford High Street, Crayford | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 144 Crayford Road, Crayford | 352 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 4 Roman Way, Crayford | 371 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paulinus C Of E Primary School IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Crayford Arrows Sports Club PERRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Vcd Athletic Club OLD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 624 yd |
| Crayside Leisure Centre STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Europa Centre VIMY WAY | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Endeavor Academy Bexley WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Barnes Cray Primary School (Closed) Iron Mill Lane | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Crayford Academy IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 910 yd |
| Phoenix Sports Club MAYPLACE ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 919 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.