Trevithick Drive is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 5LW 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 Trevithick Drive, Dartford, DA1 5LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 5HW, DA1 5JA, DA1 5JH, DA1 5HF, DA1 5HG, DA1 5HN, DA1 5LN, DA1 5GZ, DA1 5UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 5LW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 51.6% | 50% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 39.4% | 39.7% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 36.6% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 13% | 8.4% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 9.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 (68.7%) 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 | 36.8% | 38.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30.1% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 19% | 19.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 5LW this area, 28.6% 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 28.6% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 12.8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 14.3% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 21.8% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 8.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 6.3% | -4.6% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.1% | 86.9% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 84.5% | 84% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 9.7% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 2.9% | -6.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 83.7% | 83.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 1.7% | -6.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 34.3% | 13.5% | 20.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trevithick Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bridge average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Trevithick Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2017-06-09 | £384,640 |
| 20 Trevithick Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2006-05-17 | £296,682 |
DA1 5LW 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 | 37 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR | - not rated | 143 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Bridge Community Primary School Community Campus , Birdwood Avenue DA1 5GB | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 772 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,068 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 | 3,980 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 4,259 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,456 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 | 284 yd | |
| St Edz Community Café | Living Well Centre, St Edmunds Road | 326 yd | |
| All Directions Ltd | Hubert House Community Centre, Mallard Close | 465 yd | |
| Kell's Cafe | Victoria Road, Dartford | 751 yd | |
| SEM Staff Restaurant | SEM Ltd, One Hundred House | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI Temple Hill Lunch Club | Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square | 216 yd | |
| The Hufflers Arms | 110 Lower Hythe Street, Dartford | 771 yd | |
| Dartford & District Irish Association | 43 Overy Street, Dartford | 1,004 yd | |
| The Rose | 36 Overy Street, Dartford | 1,004 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House | 15 Great Queen Street, Dartford | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haldi | 49 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 284 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 39 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 284 yd | |
| Henderson Fish Bar | 177 Henderson Drive, Dartford | 444 yd | |
| Saka Maka Dartford | Dartford Station, Station Approach | 878 yd | |
| Invicta Spice And Invicta Burger House | 5 Station Approach, Dartford | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Co-op Foodstore, 24 - 26 Temple Hill Square | 317 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 137 Henderson Drive | 444 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | McColls, 171 - 175 Henderson Drive | 444 yd | |
| The Book Stall | Dartford Railway Station, Station Approach | 882 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 3, Prospect Place | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Hill Community Primary School And Nursery ST. EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.