Henslow Crescent is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 5RH is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 2016-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Henslow Crescent, Dartford, DA1 5RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 5RJ, DA1 5QX, DA1 5RE, DA1 5RF, DA1 5RR, DA1 5GU, DA1 5RB, DA1 5SF, DA1 5GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 5RH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 48.6% | 49.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 49.2% | 41.6% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 49.4% | 8.5% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (96.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.6% | 67.1% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 18.7% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 29.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around DA1 5RH this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 7.3% | -11.7% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 15.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 57.5% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 23.7% |
| Other | 7.9% | 4.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 26.6% | 15.8% | 2.5% | 24.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 69.2% | 42.4% | -26.8% | 81.4% | -39.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 56.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 56.3% | -20.9% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 14.6% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 16.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 9.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 56.4% | -20.8% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 26% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 4.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henslow Crescent was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Henslow Crescent has the 11th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bridge and the 134th lowest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Henslow Crescent, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-10-20 | £349,290 |
| 6 Henslow Crescent, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2023-08-16 | £407,826 |
| 36 Henslow Crescent, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-02-28 | £575,655 |
| 5 Henslow Crescent, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-02-02 | £426,411 |
| 2 Henslow Crescent, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2021-03-26 | £467,741 |
DA1 5RH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DA1 5RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Bridge Community Primary School Community Campus , Birdwood Avenue DA1 5GB | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Bridge Community Primary School Community Campus , Birdwood Avenue DA1 5GB | - not rated | 419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill County Junior School St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | - not rated | 1,328 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 | 1,328 yd | Community school | 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 | 433 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Stone Lodge Road , DA2 6FY | 3out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 4,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 5,387 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 | 2,687 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 3,386 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 4,114 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM Staff Restaurant | SEM Ltd, One Hundred House | 514 yd | |
| The Nucleus Cafe | Nucleus Cafe, The Nucleus | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Clay Shooting Club | Joyce Green Farm, Joyce Green Lane | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Fish Bar | 177 Henderson Drive, Dartford | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | McColls, 171 - 175 Henderson Drive | 922 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 137 Henderson Drive | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh Utc Academy Brunel Way | health and fitness suite | 213 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.