Furner Close, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4SS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 4SS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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%	48.7%	-2.3%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	49%	51.3%	2.3%	49.0%	2.3%

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 4SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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	43.7%	47.6%	3.9%	37.9%	9.7%
Married: Opposite sex	30.1%	36%	5.9%	44.2%	-8.2%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	2.7%	1.6%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	14.8%	10.6%	-4.2%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	7.7%	3.2%	-4.5%	6.1%	-2.9%

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	48.6%	54.4%	5.8%	48.4%	6.0%
Good health	37.1%	30.3%	-6.8%	33.6%	-3.3%
Fair health	10.5%	11.4%	0.9%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	2.9%	3.9%	1.0%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	27.3%	17.6%	-9.7%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	12.3%	-1.9%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.3%	14.4%	-6.9%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	8.6%	5.3%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.7%	18.2%	10.5%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	21.9%	23.5%	1.6%	33.8%	-10.3%
Other	4.4%	5.3%	0.9%	2.8%	2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% 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%	0%	-1.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	10.5%	7.5%	-3.0%	2.5%	5.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.0%	0.8%
Other Black	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	2.6%	2.6%	0.4%	2.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	82.9%	85.5%	2.6%	81.4%	4.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Arab	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	0.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.2% 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	87.1%	80.2%	-6.9%	83.2%	-3.0%
European Union	2.9%	9.3%	6.4%	6.1%	3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	7.1%	6.6%	-0.5%	2.7%	3.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	1.3%	-1.1%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	1.8%	1.3%	1.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.7%	79.8%	-6.9%	83.2%	-3.4%
10+ Years	1.9%	4.8%	2.9%	9.8%	-5.0%
5-10 Years	1%	8.8%	7.8%	2.9%	5.9%
2-5 Years	3.3%	1.3%	-2.0%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	7.1%	5.3%	-1.8%	1.9%	3.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.1%	76.7%	-9.6%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Italy	4.4%	0.6%	3.8%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
North Africa	2.6%	0.1%	2.5%
Central and Western Africa	3.1%	0.3%	2.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	17.1%	13.5%	3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41%	37.2%	3.8%
Christian	52.4%	46.2%	6.2%
Muslim	5.7%	6.5%	-0.8%
Not answered	0.9%	6.0%	-5.1%

Safety

Is Furner Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Furner Close was 90.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Furner Close has the 39th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 188th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in DA1 4SS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 8/10 (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 Furner Close are based on 44 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 Furner Close, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4SS

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA1 4SS

Average Price
£275,966

Semi-Detached
£359,727

Terraced
£291,836

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£209,841

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Furner Close

Average Price
£274,148

Semi-Detached
£354,887

Terraced
£292,345

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£206,169

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Furner CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Furner Close, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£252,500	2024-03-01	£255,941
8 Furner Close, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2022-12-19	£273,408
4 Furner Close, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2019-01-11	£411,045
21 Furner Close, Dartford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£182,500	2017-06-23	£200,543
8 Furner Close, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£232,000	2016-07-01	£290,601

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA1 4SS

Employment

DA1 4SS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	32
Part-Time Employee	17
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	11
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	12
Construction	11
Manufacturing	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	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	943 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS	- not rated	950 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP	3out of 4	1,057 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR	3out of 4	1,098 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ	3out of 4	1,172 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	843 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN	2out of 4	1,842 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ	3out of 4	2,032 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB	3out of 4	2,252 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA	1out of 4	2,661 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	3,962 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW	1out of 4	5,425 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	1,197 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB	3out of 4	1,247 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	1,271 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX	- not rated	3,532 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW	- not rated	3,862 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
Parkside Restaurant & Cafe	2 Parkside Parade, Northend Road	289 yd
Lodge Cafe & Grill At Selco	21 Kennet Road, Crayford	855 yd
Forest Cafe	35 Forest Road, Erith	1,056 yd
British Raj	68 Crayford High Street, Crayford	1,071 yd
Kenny's Cafe	74 Crayford High Street, Crayford	1,071 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Danson Sports FC	Perry Street, Crayford	170 yd
Crayford Arrows Sports Club	96 Perry Street, Crayford	795 yd
Phoenix Sports Club	Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath	949 yd
Slade Green Railway Club	Forest Road, Erith	989 yd
Barnehurst Golf Club	Barnehurst Golf Course, Mayplace Road East	993 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kebab Side	1 Parkside Parade, Northend Road	284 yd
Yummy City	6 Parkside Parade, Northend Road	289 yd
Mr Chippy	5 Parkside Parade, Northend Road	289 yd
Afishionados	13 Bridge Road, Erith	690 yd
Beijing Takeaway	15 Bridge Road, Erith	690 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Danson Sports Fc MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD PERRY STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	393 yd
Crayford Arrows Sports Club PERRY STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	687 yd
Barnes Cray Primary School (Closed) Iron Mill Lane	grass pitches	818 yd
Haberdashers' Aske'S Crayford Academy IRON MILL LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	818 yd
St Paulinus C Of E Primary School IRON MILL LANE	grass pitches	903 yd
Phoenix Sports Club MAYPLACE ROAD EAST	grass pitches	976 yd
Barnehurst Golf Course MAYPLACE ROAD EAST	golf	993 yd
Endeavor Academy Bexley WOODSIDE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,085 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	76.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	123.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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