Falcon Close is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 5SA is located in the Temple Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Falcon Close, Dartford, DA1 5SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 5SS, DA1 5DA, DA1 5SU, DA1 5ST, DA1 5SR, DA1 5HZ, DA1 5SB, DA1 5HY, DA1 5SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 5SA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 50% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50% | 51.6% | 1.6% | 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 | 50.8% | 42% | -8.8% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 37.6% | 12.5% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 14.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 35.5% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 19.6% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 10.6% | -11.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.8% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 19.6% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 24% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.9% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% 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 | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 10.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.6% | 71.6% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 73.1% | 54.1% | -19.0% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 27.3% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 21.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 54.3% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 21.5% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 12.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 5.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 5.9% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.9% | 76.7% | -24.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falcon Close was 93.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% higher than the Newtown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Falcon Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Newtown and the 116th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Falcon Close, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-04-16 | £114,574 |
| 109 Falcon Close, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2024-12-16 | £240,305 |
| 9 Falcon Close, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-11-15 | £313,664 |
| 55 Falcon Close, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-05-11 | £225,169 |
| 1 Falcon Close, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-04-21 | £385,768 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR | - not rated | 522 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,227 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,883 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 | 4,257 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 4,548 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,884 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Directions Ltd | Hubert House Community Centre, Mallard Close | 110 yd | |
| Temple Square Cafe | 37 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 208 yd | |
| St Edz Community Café | Living Well Centre, St Edmunds Road | 410 yd | |
| Sally Sue's | 118 St Vincents Road, Dartford | 764 yd | |
| The Y On The River | YMCA, The Roundhouse | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI Temple Hill Lunch Club | Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square | 276 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House | 15 Great Queen Street, Dartford | 698 yd | |
| The Tiger | 28 St Albans Road, Dartford | 747 yd | |
| Dartford & District Irish Association | 43 Overy Street, Dartford | 784 yd | |
| The Rose | 36 Overy Street, Dartford | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haldi | 49 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 208 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 39 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 208 yd | |
| Metro's Fried Chicken | Metro Fried Chicken, 121 St Vincents Road | 410 yd | |
| China Express Chinese Takeaway | 152 Colney Road, Dartford | 578 yd | |
| Henderson Fish Bar | 177 Henderson Drive, Dartford | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Co-op Foodstore, 24 - 26 Temple Hill Square | 179 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 578 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 137 Henderson Drive | 797 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | McColls, 171 - 175 Henderson Drive | 797 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 72 - 80 East Hill | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 110 yd |
| Temple Hill Community Primary School And Nursery ST. EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| The Gateway Primary Academy MILESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,047 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.