Hilltop Gardens is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 5JF is located in the Temple Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hilltop Gardens, Dartford, DA1 5JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 5JE, DA1 5HX, DA1 5HZ, DA1 5HY, DA1 5ND, DA1 5JA, DA1 5UD, DA1 5LW, DA1 5EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 5JF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 54.4% | 55.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 45.6% | 44.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 27.8% | 38.1% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 31.3% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 16% | 14.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 25.3% | 11.9% | -13.4% | 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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29% | 38.5% | 9.5% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 26.1% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 23.3% | 21.4% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bad health | 11.4% | 11.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 5JF this area, 34.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 10.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.4% | 34.1% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 14% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 15.6% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 7.8% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 15.1% | 9.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -23.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.8% | 83.9% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 90.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 91% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilltop Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bridge average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Hilltop Gardens, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2023-06-09 | £207,807 |
| 33 Hilltop Gardens, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-03-07 | £152,434 |
| 47 Hilltop Gardens, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2021-04-08 | £178,410 |
| 35 Hilltop Gardens, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2020-01-17 | £195,472 |
| 51 Hilltop Gardens, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-08-20 | £187,187 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DA1 5JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 58 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| 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 | 268 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR | - not rated | 311 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Bridge Community Primary School Community Campus , Birdwood Avenue DA1 5GB | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 926 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,061 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 | 4,160 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 4,443 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,674 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Square Cafe | 37 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 118 yd | |
| St Edz Community Café | Living Well Centre, St Edmunds Road | 185 yd | |
| All Directions Ltd | Hubert House Community Centre, Mallard Close | 313 yd | |
| Kell's Cafe | Victoria Road, Dartford | 875 yd | |
| Bizniz Point Dartford Ltd | Crown House, Home Gardens | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI Temple Hill Lunch Club | Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square | 94 yd | |
| The Hufflers Arms | 110 Lower Hythe Street, Dartford | 858 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House | 15 Great Queen Street, Dartford | 950 yd | |
| Dartford & District Irish Association | 43 Overy Street, Dartford | 962 yd | |
| The Rose | 36 Overy Street, Dartford | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haldi | 49 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 118 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 39 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 118 yd | |
| Henderson Fish Bar | 177 Henderson Drive, Dartford | 509 yd | |
| Metro's Fried Chicken | Metro Fried Chicken, 121 St Vincents Road | 709 yd | |
| China Express Chinese Takeaway | 152 Colney Road, Dartford | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Co-op Foodstore, 24 - 26 Temple Hill Square | 124 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 137 Henderson Drive | 509 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | McColls, 171 - 175 Henderson Drive | 509 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 879 yd | |
| The Book Stall | Dartford Railway Station, Station Approach | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Hill Community Primary School And Nursery ST. EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 184 yd |
| Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 192 yd |
| The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.