Knights Manor Way is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 5SB 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 Knights Manor Way, Dartford, DA1 5SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 5SR, DA1 5SD, DA1 5DA, DA1 5SS, DA1 5SA, DA1 1UT, DA1 5ST, DA1 1UW, DA1 5SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA1 5SB 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 Knights Manor Way was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% higher than the Newtown average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Knights Manor Way has the 11th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Newtown and the 152nd highest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Knights Manor Way, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-08-15 | £243,263 |
| 55 Knights Manor Way, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-06-24 | £108,417 |
| 109 Knights Manor Way, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2024-05-28 | £242,577 |
| 89 Knights Manor Way, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2024-01-05 | £124,514 |
| 93 Knights Manor Way, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2023-08-18 | £98,508 |
| 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 | - not rated | 402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans Road Infant School St Albans Road , DA1 1TE | - not rated | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill County Infant School St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | - not rated | 472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill County Junior School St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | - not rated | 571 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 | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Lodge School Stone Lodge Road , DA2 6FY | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh UTC Dartford Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,858 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 | 2,824 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 | 4,313 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 | 5,154 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 | 856 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 1,515 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 4,154 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Directions Ltd | Hubert House Community Centre, Mallard Close | 211 yd | |
| Temple Square Cafe | 37 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 381 yd | |
| St Edz Community Café | Living Well Centre, St Edmunds Road | 579 yd | |
| Sally Sue's | 118 St Vincents Road, Dartford | 592 yd | |
| The Y On The River | YMCA, The Roundhouse | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI Temple Hill Lunch Club | Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square | 447 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House | 15 Great Queen Street, Dartford | 564 yd | |
| The Tiger | 28 St Albans Road, Dartford | 581 yd | |
| Dartford & District Irish Association | 43 Overy Street, Dartford | 709 yd | |
| The Rose | 36 Overy Street, Dartford | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro's Fried Chicken | Metro Fried Chicken, 121 St Vincents Road | 240 yd | |
| Haldi | 49 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 381 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 39 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 381 yd | |
| China Express Chinese Takeaway | 152 Colney Road, Dartford | 400 yd | |
| Georges Plaice | 79 St Vincents Road, Dartford | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Co-op Foodstore, 24 - 26 Temple Hill Square | 356 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 400 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 72 - 80 East Hill | 663 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Unit 13 | 876 yd | |
| The Book Stall | Dartford Railway Station, Station Approach | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 287 yd |
| Temple Hill Community Primary School And Nursery ST. EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| The Gateway Primary Academy MILESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 947 yd |
| Hesketh Park CANTERBURY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,094 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 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.