Norris Way is in Crayford, Dartford and in Bexley district. DA1 4TL is located in the Crayford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norris Way, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 4TH, DA1 4TD, DA1 4TJ, DA1 4SU, DA8 2DT, DA1 4QL, DA1 4SS, DA1 4PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 4TL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 53.5% | 48.8% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 51.2% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 4TL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 44.3% | 44.6% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 37.9% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 11.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 48.6% | 40.6% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.5% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 16% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 21.2% | 16.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 11.7% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 18.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 13% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 32.7% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 16.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 86.2% | 72.5% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 94% | 83.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 10.5% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 83.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.4% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norris Way was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Norris Way has the 46th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 305th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Norris Way, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2013-02-22 | £329,340 |
| 8 Norris Way, Dartford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 1998-07-31 | £345,053 |
| 2 Norris Way, Dartford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £46,000 | 1997-10-10 | £264,632 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 813 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | 2out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 3,910 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 | 1,375 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 3,736 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 3,960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Restaurant & Cafe | 2 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 404 yd | |
| Lodge Cafe & Grill At Selco | 21 Kennet Road, Crayford | 562 yd | |
| Forest Cafe | 35 Forest Road, Erith | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danson Sports FC | Perry Street, Crayford | 425 yd | |
| Slade Green Railway Club | Forest Road, Erith | 770 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 214A Iron Mill Lane, Crayford | 868 yd | |
| Crayford Arrows Sports Club | 96 Perry Street, Crayford | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Side | 1 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 395 yd | |
| Yummy City | 6 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 404 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 5 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 404 yd | |
| Afishionados | 13 Bridge Road, Erith | 713 yd | |
| Beijing Takeaway | 15 Bridge Road, Erith | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danson Sports Fc MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD PERRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Barnes Cray Primary School (Closed) Iron Mill Lane | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Crayford Academy IRON MILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 704 yd |
| Crayford Arrows Sports Club PERRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Slade Green Football Club (Closed) Moat Lane | grass pitches | 1,002 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.