Rennie Drive is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 5FD is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 2008-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rennie Drive, Dartford, DA1 5FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 5FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51.3% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.7% | 4.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5FD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 27.1% | 27.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 63% | 15.0% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 4.8% | -7.0% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 0.3% | -9.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (96.1%) 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 | 39% | 71.2% | 32.2% | 48.4% | 22.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 24.9% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 19% | 3% | -16.0% | 12.7% | -9.7% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 0.9% | -5.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5FD this area, 5.5% 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 59.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.4% | 5.5% | -32.9% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 6.5% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 12.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 59.2% | 44.4% | 33.8% | 25.4% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.9% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.3% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 8.2% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 9.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 21.7% | 14.6% | 2.5% | 19.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 80.3% | 44.3% | -36.0% | 81.4% | -37.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 84.7% | 60.9% | -23.8% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 17.8% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 15.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 10.9% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 83.7% | 61.1% | -22.6% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 28.2% | 28.2% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 8.6% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 0% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 10.1% | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rennie Drive was 382.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 363.1% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rennie Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bridge and the 14th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Units 2-3 Rennie Drive, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £7,610,000 | 2023-08-11 | £7,678,973 |
| Unit 1 Rennie Drive, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £19,200,000 | 2023-03-31 | £19,511,562 |
| National Grid Rennie Drive, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £18,991,275 | 2020-05-22 | £20,706,483 |
| Units 2-3 Rennie Drive, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £10,680,000 | 2018-11-23 | £11,631,913 |
| Unit 1 Rennie Drive, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £5,225,000 | 2016-12-20 | £5,830,122 |
DA1 5FD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 201 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Bridge Community Primary School Community Campus , Birdwood Avenue DA1 5GB | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | - not rated | 2,583 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 3,207 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 | 4,362 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 | 5,395 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Staff Canteen | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Dartford DC | 128 yd | |
| Crossways Coffee Shop | 101 Regus House, Victory Way | 411 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services Ltd @ Colorcon | Colorcon Limited, Unit 6 | 586 yd | |
| Lakeview 360 | Rear Of Bellway House, Admirals Park | 599 yd | |
| Talkington Bates Catering @ Thermo Fisher Scientific | Remel House, Edisons Park | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wharf | Galleon Boulevard, Crossways Business Park | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Livingwell Health Club (Dartford) MASTHEAD CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 569 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 | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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 | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 54.5% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.