Farnol Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 5NA 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 Farnol Road, Dartford, DA1 5NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 5LZ, DA1 5NJ, DA1 5DT, DA1 5NG, DA1 5DX, DA1 5EB, DA1 5NL, DA1 5NQ, DA1 5EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 5NA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 54.6% | 53.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.4% | 46.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 41.7% | 38.5% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.7% | 34.8% | 12.1% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 9% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 17.6% | 14.5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
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 | 42.9% | 47.4% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 24.7% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 21.3% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 5NA this area, 29.7% 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 29.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 12.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 16.9% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 19.6% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 6% | 0.5% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85.8% | 72.9% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 86.5% | 78% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 78% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 16.5% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 1% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnol Road was 83.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farnol Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bridge and the 127th highest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Farnol Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-06-02 | £455,264 |
| 20 Farnol Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £409,000 | 2022-11-01 | £407,790 |
| 38 Farnol Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-12-11 | £365,896 |
| 12 Farnol Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-03-08 | £321,241 |
| 18 Farnol Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-05-02 | £376,502 |
DA1 5NA 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill County Infant School St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill County Junior School St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | - not rated | 258 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 | 258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | - not rated | 258 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,154 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Stone Lodge Road , DA2 6FY | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries The Backstage Centre , High House Production Park RM19 1RJ | - not rated | 3,707 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 | 5,014 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 | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 1,987 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 3,824 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 3,865 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 4,024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edz Community Café | Living Well Centre, St Edmunds Road | 252 yd | |
| Temple Square Cafe | 37 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 466 yd | |
| All Directions Ltd | Hubert House Community Centre, Mallard Close | 573 yd | |
| SEM Staff Restaurant | SEM Ltd, One Hundred House | 962 yd | |
| The Nucleus Cafe | Nucleus Cafe, The Nucleus | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI Temple Hill Lunch Club | Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haldi | 49 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 466 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 39 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 466 yd | |
| Henderson Fish Bar | 177 Henderson Drive, Dartford | 549 yd | |
| Metro's Fried Chicken | Metro Fried Chicken, 121 St Vincents Road | 749 yd | |
| China Express Chinese Takeaway | 152 Colney Road, Dartford | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Co-op Foodstore, 24 - 26 Temple Hill Square | 429 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 137 Henderson Drive | 549 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | McColls, 171 - 175 Henderson Drive | 550 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Hill Community Primary School And Nursery ST. EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Dartford) MASTHEAD CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 907 yd |
| The Gateway Primary Academy MILESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.