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 334.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 378.5% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Rennie Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bridge and the 16th highest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

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 | £7,349,436 |
| Unit 1 Rennie Drive, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £19,200,000 | 2023-03-31 | £18,674,239 |
| National Grid Rennie Drive, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £18,991,275 | 2020-05-22 | £19,817,881 |
| Units 2-3 Rennie Drive, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £10,680,000 | 2018-11-23 | £11,132,739 |
| Unit 1 Rennie Drive, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £5,225,000 | 2016-12-20 | £5,579,928 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill County Junior School St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill Community Primary and Nursery School St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Bridge Community Primary School Community Campus , Birdwood Avenue DA1 5GB | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Lodge School Stone Lodge Road , DA2 6FY | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh UTC Dartford Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries The Backstage Centre , High House Production Park RM19 1RJ | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 4,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkerden Church of England Academy Colyer Drive , DA10 1HN | - not rated | 4,498 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leydenhatch Study Centre 80a the Brent , DA1 1YW | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 2,658 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 4,438 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 4,799 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 4,845 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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.