Sandpit Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 5BU is located in the Burnham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandpit Road, Dartford, DA1 5BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 5BD, DA1 5ED, DA1 5AU, DA1 5BB, DA1 5AZ, DA1 5AX, DA1 5BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 5BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 46.8% | 53.3% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 53.2% | 46.7% | -6.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 44.4% | 39.1% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 49.5% | 15.1% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 6.8% | -6.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 46.1% | 59.3% | 13.2% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 32.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 5.9% | -11.8% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 23.2% | 12.9% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 5.8% | -15.4% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15.5% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.5% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 42.1% | 23.4% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 10% | 0.4% | -9.6% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 18.9% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 16.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 86% | 53% | -33.0% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 79.9% | 66.2% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 12% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 8.9% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 66.4% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 21.4% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.9% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandpit Road was 142.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.3% higher than the Burnham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandpit Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Burnham and the 65th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxmor House Sandpit Road, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £20,808,000 | 2020-11-04 | £21,898,473 |
| Maxmor House Sandpit Road, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £18,000 | 2020-11-04 | £18,943 |
| Unit 10 Swan Business Park Sandpit Road, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2016-04-08 | £355,915 |
| 6 Invicta Park, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-03-31 | £346,886 |
| 2 Sandpit Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-05-29 | £436,726 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 563 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,018 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 | 2,595 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 5,427 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 994 yd | |
| Kell's Cafe | Victoria Road, Dartford | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Invicta Bowls Club | Invicta Sports Ground, Burnham Road | 628 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 214A Iron Mill Lane, Crayford | 1,033 yd | |
| Dartford Clay Shooting Club | Joyce Green Farm, Joyce Green Lane | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Grill | 101 Burnham Road, Dartford | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Stadium Way, Crayford | 881 yd | |
| Iceland | 47 - 49 High Street, Dartford | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity School CHATSWORTH ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 495 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 | 77.8% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 22.2% |
| Median download speed | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.