Riverside Industrial Estate, Dartford, DA1 5BS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 5BS is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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	52.1%	46.5%	-5.6%	51.0%	-4.5%
Male	47.9%	53.5%	5.6%	49.0%	4.5%

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 5BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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	39.6%	54.7%	15.1%	37.9%	16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	31%	33.2%	2.2%	44.2%	-11.0%
Separated	3%	5.5%	2.5%	2.2%	3.3%
Divorced	13.7%	6.3%	-7.4%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	12.7%	0.4%	-12.3%	6.1%	-5.7%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.2%) 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	41.5%	62.4%	20.9%	48.4%	14.0%
Good health	31.8%	32.8%	1.0%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	19.1%	4.2%	-14.9%	12.7%	-8.5%
Bad health	6.8%	0.6%	-6.2%	4.0%	-3.4%
Very bad health	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	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.

In the area around DA1 5BS this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 60.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.5%	7%	-26.5%	18.2%	-11.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	5.1%	-10.6%	9.6%	-4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	8.9%	-10.9%	13.4%	-4.5%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	3.9%	-1.7%	5.3%	-1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	13.6%	6.0%	16.9%	-3.3%
Degree or Similar	14.7%	60.3%	45.6%	33.8%	26.5%
Other	3%	1.2%	-1.8%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.6% 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%	5.2%	5.2%	1.1%	4.1%
Chinese	0%	4.9%	4.9%	0.7%	4.2%
Indian	0.4%	8.7%	8.3%	3.1%	5.6%
Pakistani	0.4%	2.3%	1.9%	2.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	1.7%	2.6%	0.9%	1.6%	1.0%
Black African	0%	18.4%	18.4%	2.5%	15.9%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	1.0%	0.6%
Other Black	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	0.8%	1.1%
White	95.3%	45.6%	-49.7%	81.4%	-35.8%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Other	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	1.6%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 50.6% 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	97%	50.6%	-46.4%	83.2%	-32.6%
European Union	0.4%	10.7%	10.3%	6.1%	4.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.8%	1.5%
Africa	0%	14.3%	14.3%	2.7%	11.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	18.5%	16.8%	5.6%	12.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	3.2%	2.8%	1.3%	1.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	50.2%	-45.6%	83.2%	-33.0%
10+ Years	0%	23.2%	23.2%	9.8%	13.4%
5-10 Years	0%	6.8%	6.8%	2.9%	3.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	12.9%	12.5%	2.2%	10.7%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	7.1%	3.3%	1.9%	5.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	58.5%	76.7%	-18.2%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	3.5%	0.9%	2.6%
Other EU countries	4.8%	1.5%	3.3%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
North Africa	1.9%	0.1%	1.8%
Central and Western Africa	5.1%	0.3%	4.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Southern Asia	8.7%	1.2%	7.5%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Central Asia	1.6%	0.0%	1.6%
North America and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Central and South America	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	3.9%	13.5%	-9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.1%	37.2%	-6.1%
Christian	44.7%	46.2%	-1.5%
Hindu	6.8%	1.7%	5.1%
Muslim	13.6%	6.5%	7.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Riverside Industrial Estate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside Industrial Estate was 256.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 210.3% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Riverside Industrial Estate has the 5th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bridge and the 28th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£60,500

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in DA1 5BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very 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 Riverside Industrial Estate are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dartford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Riverside Industrial Estate, Dartford, DA1 5BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA1 5BS

Average Price
£493,232

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£493,232

Estimated Average Property Prices for Riverside Industrial Estate

Average Price
£498,923

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£498,923

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Riverside Industrial EstateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit I3 Riverside Industrial Estate, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building	£365,000	2017-06-12	£397,965
Unit G2 Riverside Industrial Estate, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building	£360,000	2015-12-09	£440,440
Unit K1 Riverside Industrial Estate, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building	£600,000	2015-10-20	£746,832
Parking Spaces Associated With Unit K6 Riverside Industrial Estate, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building	£600,000	2015-10-20	£746,832
Unit G3 Riverside Industrial Estate, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building	£300,000	2015-08-28	£383,418

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA1 5BS

Employment

DA1 5BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	158
Self-Employed	24
Part-Time Employee	23
Looking after home or family	15
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	10
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Retired	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	14
Transport and storage	13
Construction	10
Education	10
Manufacturing	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR	- not rated	368 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF	3out of 4	854 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND	3out of 4	936 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX	3out of 4	998 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA	3out of 4	1,095 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF	3out of 4	981 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW	4out of 4	1,303 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT	4out of 4	1,537 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY	3out of 4	1,711 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD	- not rated	2,394 yd	Free schools	No	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	2,747 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	3,488 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	3,772 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB	3out of 4	4,077 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kell's Cafe	Victoria Road, Dartford	296 yd
Oasis Coffee & Sandwich Bar	The Base, Dartford Business Park	461 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit 8C, Prospect Place	619 yd
Asda Living - The Cafe	Asda Living, Unit 4	619 yd
Pizza Hut Restaurant	Unit 14, Prospect Place	619 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hufflers Arms	110 Lower Hythe Street, Dartford	395 yd
WI Temple Hill Lunch Club	Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square	605 yd
Dartford Invicta Bowls Club	Invicta Sports Ground, Burnham Road	625 yd
Dartford & District Irish Association	43 Overy Street, Dartford	871 yd
The Rose	36 Overy Street, Dartford	871 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Invicta Spice And Invicta Burger House	5 Station Approach, Dartford	596 yd
Saka Maka Dartford	Dartford Station, Station Approach	613 yd
Haldi	49 Temple Hill Square, Dartford	656 yd
Britannia Fish Bar	39 Temple Hill Square, Dartford	656 yd
Smug Cow Burger	Unit C, Apple Court	726 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Book Stall	Dartford Railway Station, Station Approach	570 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	Unit 3, Prospect Place	619 yd
The Co-operative	Co-op Foodstore, 24 - 26 Temple Hill Square	702 yd
Sainsbury's	Stadium Way, Crayford	744 yd
Iceland	47 - 49 High Street, Dartford	744 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL	health and fitness suite	745 yd
The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS	health and fitness suite	845 yd
Temple Hill Community Primary School And Nursery ST. EDMUNDS ROAD	grass pitches	854 yd
Holy Trinity School CHATSWORTH ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	981 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	79 Mbit/s
Average download speed	75.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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