Henderson Drive is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 5LF 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 Henderson Drive, Dartford, DA1 5LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 5JZ, DA1 5NH, DA1 5NZ, DA1 5JY, DA1 5NG, DA1 5NU, DA1 5NY, DA1 5NQ, DA1 5ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 5LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 30.3% | 37.4% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 46.1% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 47.6% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 31.3% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 15.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 17.6% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 12.6% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 20.1% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 13.8% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 28.5% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 83.8% | 80% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 79.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 79.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 78.7% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 14.3% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henderson Drive was 70.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.9% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henderson Drive has the 18th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bridge and the 155th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Henderson Drive, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-06-04 | £424,840 |
| 71 Henderson Drive, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2023-10-18 | £431,638 |
| 91 Henderson Drive, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-03-21 | £461,447 |
| 59 Henderson Drive, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-06-21 | £366,585 |
| 87 Henderson Drive, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-12-20 | £384,475 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA1 5LF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 375 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR | - not rated | 817 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Bridge Community Primary School Community Campus , Birdwood Avenue DA1 5GB | - not rated | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 856 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,629 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 | 4,618 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 4,889 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,932 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edz Community Café | Living Well Centre, St Edmunds Road | 399 yd | |
| Temple Square Cafe | 37 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 684 yd | |
| SEM Staff Restaurant | SEM Ltd, One Hundred House | 715 yd | |
| The Nucleus Cafe | Nucleus Cafe, The Nucleus | 762 yd | |
| All Directions Ltd | Hubert House Community Centre, Mallard Close | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI Temple Hill Lunch Club | Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Fish Bar | 177 Henderson Drive, Dartford | 420 yd | |
| Haldi | 49 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 684 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 39 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 684 yd | |
| Metro's Fried Chicken | Metro Fried Chicken, 121 St Vincents Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 137 Henderson Drive | 420 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | McColls, 171 - 175 Henderson Drive | 420 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Co-op Foodstore, 24 - 26 Temple Hill Square | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Hill Community Primary School And Nursery ST. EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Dartford) MASTHEAD CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 884 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.