Montagu Gardens is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 5RP is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 2015-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Montagu Gardens, Dartford, DA1 5RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 5RR, DA1 5SW, DA1 5RG, DA1 5RU, DA1 5RX, DA1 5SQ, DA1 5RW, DA1 5RH, DA1 5RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 5RP is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 48.6% | 46.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 51.4% | 53.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DA1 5RP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.2% | 30.2% | -19.0% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 65.3% | 24.4% | 44.2% | 21.1% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (98%) 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% | 74% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 25.6% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 24% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -9.6% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 2% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -10.7% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| 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 5RP this area, 0.8% 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 70.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 0.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 3.3% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 10% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 12.9% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 70.4% | 29.9% | 33.8% | 36.6% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.1% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.3% 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% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 16.2% | 13.7% | 3.1% | 13.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 30.6% | 19.8% | 2.5% | 28.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 69.2% | 32.3% | -36.9% | 81.4% | -49.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
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% | 7% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 16.7% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 16.2% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 56.7% | -20.5% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 31.5% | 29.7% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 3.7% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21% | 37.2% | -16.2% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 19.9% | 1.7% | 18.2% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montagu Gardens was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Montagu Gardens has the 5th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bridge and the 75th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Montagu Gardens, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-12-05 | £448,224 |
| 17 Montagu Gardens, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-08-31 | £340,890 |
| 26 Montagu Gardens, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-08-18 | £454,520 |
| 43 Montagu Gardens, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-10-24 | £433,819 |
| 41 Montagu Gardens, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-04-12 | £362,649 |
DA1 5RP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5RP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 146 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| 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 | - not rated | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,755 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 | 447 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 2,829 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 4,045 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,957 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 4,184 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 | 582 yd | |
| The Nucleus Cafe | Nucleus Cafe, The Nucleus | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Clay Shooting Club | Joyce Green Farm, Joyce Green Lane | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Fish Bar | 177 Henderson Drive, Dartford | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | McColls, 171 - 175 Henderson Drive | 921 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 137 Henderson Drive | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh Utc Academy Brunel Way | health and fitness suite | 66 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 | 352 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 175.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.