Herald Walk is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 5ST 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 Herald Walk, Dartford, DA1 5ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 5SU, DA1 5SS, DA1 5SR, DA1 5SA, DA1 5SP, DA1 5SD, DA1 5SH, DA1 5SL, DA1 5SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA1 5ST, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 48.1% | 52.2% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 51.9% | 47.8% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 41.5% | 34.6% | -6.9% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 43.8% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 15.4% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 53% | 57.1% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 31.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 7.8% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 16.5% | 14.1% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.1% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 35.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 9.9% | 3.4% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 7.1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 17.2% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 14.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 73.7% | 61.9% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 77.1% | 64.2% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 13.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 6% | 9.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 64.2% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 23.9% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 2.6% | -9.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 3.4% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herald Walk was 218.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 267.5% higher than the Newtown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Herald Walk has the 4th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Newtown and the 36th highest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Herald Walk, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-08-13 | £291,915 |
| 89 Herald Walk, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2022-10-14 | £216,786 |
| 91 Herald Walk, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-07-08 | £256,079 |
| 1 Herald Walk, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-07-01 | £353,389 |
| 93 Herald Walk, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-03-02 | £247,580 |
DA1 5ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 405 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill County Infant School St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | - not rated | 410 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill County Junior School St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | - not rated | 492 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 | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | - not rated | 492 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 | 1,352 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Stone Lodge Road , DA2 6FY | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,741 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 | 2,798 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 | 4,280 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 | 5,320 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 | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 1,669 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 3,228 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 | 3,971 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 | 44 yd | |
| Temple Square Cafe | 37 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 241 yd | |
| St Edz Community Café | Living Well Centre, St Edmunds Road | 502 yd | |
| The Y On The River | YMCA, The Roundhouse | 659 yd | |
| Bizniz Point Dartford Ltd | Crown House, Home Gardens | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI Temple Hill Lunch Club | Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square | 298 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House | 15 Great Queen Street, Dartford | 598 yd | |
| Dartford & District Irish Association | 43 Overy Street, Dartford | 659 yd | |
| The Rose | 36 Overy Street, Dartford | 659 yd | |
| The Tiger | 28 St Albans Road, Dartford | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haldi | 49 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 241 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 39 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 241 yd | |
| Metro's Fried Chicken | Metro Fried Chicken, 121 St Vincents Road | 419 yd | |
| China Express Chinese Takeaway | 152 Colney Road, Dartford | 550 yd | |
| Saka Maka Dartford | Dartford Station, Station Approach | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Co-op Foodstore, 24 - 26 Temple Hill Square | 236 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 550 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 72 - 80 East Hill | 730 yd | |
| The Book Stall | Dartford Railway Station, Station Approach | 750 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Unit 13 | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 183 yd |
| Temple Hill Community Primary School And Nursery ST. EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 927 yd |
| The Gateway Primary Academy MILESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.