Lawson Gardens is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 5BJ is located in the Burnham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lawson Gardens, Dartford, DA1 5BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 5BF, DA1 2BT, DA1 5AY, DA1 5FZ, DA1 2BZ, DA1 2BW, DA1 5TJ, DA1 5AL, DA1 5TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 5BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DA1 5BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 34.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 53.6% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 4.7% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 46.3% | 52.5% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.1% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 23.8% | 19.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 9.4% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 19.2% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 28.6% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 8.8% | 0.4% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 1.1% | -8.0% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 13.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 11.9% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 14.6% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 12.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 78.3% | 53% | -25.3% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 68.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 68.8% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 13% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 68.8% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.5% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 11.2% | 1.7% | 9.5% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawson Gardens was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.5% lower than the Burnham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawson Gardens has the 12th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Burnham and the 106th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lawson Gardens, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2025-06-16 | £444,952 |
| 11 Lawson Gardens, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-03-28 | £425,979 |
| 10 Lawson Gardens, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-10-07 | £428,715 |
| 17 Lawson Gardens, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-08-18 | £495,514 |
| 18 Lawson Gardens, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-03-30 | £424,147 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2,639 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 | 2,828 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,478 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Coffee & Sandwich Bar | The Base, Dartford Business Park | 502 yd | |
| Kell's Cafe | Victoria Road, Dartford | 581 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 8C, Prospect Place | 816 yd | |
| Asda Living - The Cafe | Asda Living, Unit 4 | 816 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 14, Prospect Place | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Invicta Bowls Club | Invicta Sports Ground, Burnham Road | 140 yd | |
| The Hufflers Arms | 110 Lower Hythe Street, Dartford | 722 yd | |
| Dartford Masonic Club Bar | Masonic Hall, 71 West Hill | 873 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 43 West Hill, Dartford | 873 yd | |
| Dartford Working Mens Club | 40 Essex Road, Dartford | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Grill | 101 Burnham Road, Dartford | 198 yd | |
| Invicta Spice And Invicta Burger House | 5 Station Approach, Dartford | 895 yd | |
| Subway | Unit A, Henley House | 938 yd | |
| Wings & Wraps Ltd | Dart Fried Chicken, 64 Hythe Street | 942 yd | |
| Papa John Pizza | 4 Westgate House, Spital Street | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Stadium Way, Crayford | 427 yd | |
| Iceland | 47 - 49 High Street, Dartford | 427 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 3, Prospect Place | 816 yd | |
| The Book Stall | Dartford Railway Station, Station Approach | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity School CHATSWORTH ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Reflexions Muscle & Fitness Gym WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL HOUSE WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 947 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.