Iron Mill Lane is in Dartford and in Bexley district. DA1 4RS 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 Iron Mill Lane, Dartford, DA1 4RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 4RT, DA1 4RZ, DA1 4RU, DA1 4RY, DA1 4RR, DA1 4TE, DA1 4SJ, DA1 4JS, DA1 4JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 4RS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 50.5% | 52.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 27.9% | 33.2% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 47.2% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 12% | 10.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 43.7% | 41.6% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 43% | 43.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 10.0% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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% | 13.7% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 12.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 19.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 27.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 9.9% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87% | 79.6% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 88.1% | 88.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 88.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.1% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 0.7% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Iron Mill Lane was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Crayford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Iron Mill Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Crayford and the 241st lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Iron Mill Lane, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2024-03-15 | £336,892 |
| 77 Iron Mill Lane, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-02-16 | £511,579 |
| 95 Iron Mill Lane, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-03-08 | £362,005 |
| 25 Iron Mill Lane, Dartford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-06-24 | £136,641 |
| 65 Iron Mill Lane, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-03-15 | £406,411 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | - not rated | 647 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayplace Primary School Woodside Road , DA7 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Wentworth Drive , DA1 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,512 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 | 139 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 2,272 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 | 3,254 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 | 780 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 4,090 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 4,456 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 | 440 yd | |
| Flo's Pie And Mash | 8 Waterside, Crayford | 440 yd | |
| Crayside Cafe | 5 The Parade, Crayford Way | 473 yd | |
| Vintage Lindy Lou | Willows, Crayford Way | 473 yd | |
| Nando's | 2 Tower Retail Park, Crayford Road | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crayford Arrows Sports Club | 96 Perry Street, Crayford | 455 yd | |
| Crayford Social Club | Crayford Way, Crayford | 473 yd | |
| The Penny Farthing | 3 Waterside, Crayford | 498 yd | |
| Crayford Arms | The Crayford Arms Public House, 37 Crayford High Street | 558 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 53 Crayford High Street, Crayford | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Phoenix | 17 Waterside, Crayford | 439 yd | |
| The Parade Fish Bar | 7 The Parade, Crayford Way | 473 yd | |
| JAAAS Peri Peri | 1 Waterside, Crayford | 498 yd | |
| Unique Spice | 62 Crayford High Street, Crayford | 526 yd | |
| Express Kebab Crayford | 22 Crayford High Street, Crayford | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 144 Crayford Road, Crayford | 598 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 4 Roman Way, Crayford | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paulinus C Of E Primary School IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Crayford Weights And Fitness 3-6 3-6 TOWER PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Crayford Arrows Sports Club PERRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Barnes Cray Primary School (Closed) Iron Mill Lane | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Crayford Academy IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Europa Centre VIMY WAY | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Danson Sports Fc MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD PERRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Vcd Athletic Club OLD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 938 yd |
| Crayside Leisure Centre STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite | 949 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.