Henderson Drive is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 5LQ 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 5LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 5JS, DA1 5LD, DA1 5JT, DA1 5EX, DA1 5QT, DA1 5HA, DA1 5LH, DA1 5EN, DA1 5QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 5LQ is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 46.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 53.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 43.1% | 40.1% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 40.1% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 12.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.5% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 38.2% | 41.4% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 33.1% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 17.5% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 5LQ this area, 28.9% 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 28.9% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 17.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 19.5% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 14.6% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 1.6% | 9.0% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.1% | 77.9% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 93.4% | 81.5% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 81.2% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 12.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henderson Drive was 32.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henderson Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bridge and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 Henderson Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2026-01-23 | £377,239 |
| 156 Henderson Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-02-08 | £337,819 |
| 166 Henderson Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2019-01-21 | £406,585 |
| 180 Henderson Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-12-07 | £332,254 |
| 154 Henderson Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2013-10-18 | £336,397 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Hill County Junior School St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | - not rated | 500 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 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | - not rated | 500 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill County Infant School St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | - not rated | 603 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh UTC Dartford Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Stone Lodge Road , DA2 6FY | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ | - not rated | 2,316 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 | 3,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 3,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,859 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 2,558 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 4,058 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 4,085 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM Staff Restaurant | SEM Ltd, One Hundred House | 416 yd | |
| St Edz Community Café | Living Well Centre, St Edmunds Road | 495 yd | |
| The Nucleus Cafe | Nucleus Cafe, The Nucleus | 543 yd | |
| Temple Square Cafe | 37 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 699 yd | |
| All Directions Ltd | Hubert House Community Centre, Mallard Close | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI Temple Hill Lunch Club | Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square | 648 yd | |
| Dartford Clay Shooting Club | Joyce Green Farm, Joyce Green Lane | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Fish Bar | 177 Henderson Drive, Dartford | 99 yd | |
| Haldi | 49 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 699 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 39 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | McColls, 171 - 175 Henderson Drive | 99 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 137 Henderson Drive | 99 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Co-op Foodstore, 24 - 26 Temple Hill Square | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Hill Community Primary School And Nursery ST. EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Leigh Utc Academy Brunel Way | health and fitness suite | 779 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.