Burroughs Drive is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 5TW is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 2015-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burroughs Drive, Dartford, DA1 5TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 5UH, DA1 5UF, DA1 5UJ, DA1 5UB, DA1 5TX, DA1 5UN, DA1 5SL, DA1 5TU, DA1 5TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 5TW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 5TW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.6% 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 | 39.4% | 22.6% | -16.8% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 71.6% | 37.4% | 44.2% | 27.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13% | 3.1% | -9.9% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 0.4% | -9.4% | 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 (95.8%) 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 | 36.8% | 70.5% | 33.7% | 48.4% | 22.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 25.3% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 19% | 3.3% | -15.7% | 12.7% | -9.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 0.8% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 5TW this area, 3.5% 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 69.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 3.5% | -32.8% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 3.9% | -14.8% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 8.2% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 11.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 69.8% | 59.4% | 33.8% | 36.0% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.7% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.9% 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 | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 23.4% | 22.6% | 3.1% | 20.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 27.7% | 16.8% | 2.5% | 25.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 84.1% | 23.9% | -60.2% | 81.4% | -57.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 39% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 39% | -45.5% | 83.2% | -44.2% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 11.1% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 16.5% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 28.1% | 27.3% | 5.6% | 22.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 38.9% | -44.8% | 83.2% | -44.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 37.1% | 35.5% | 9.8% | 27.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 11.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 10.6% | 1.2% | 9.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.9% | 37.2% | -24.3% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 30.1% | 1.7% | 28.4% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burroughs Drive was 83.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burroughs Drive has the 16th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bridge and the 131st highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Burroughs Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-01-29 | £540,947 |
| 45 Burroughs Drive, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-08-29 | £560,966 |
| 37 Burroughs Drive, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-10-16 | £536,031 |
| 57 Burroughs Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £524,730 | 2022-11-23 | £534,562 |
| 65 Burroughs Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £429,000 | 2022-01-26 | £478,571 |
DA1 5TW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5TW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 148 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Mill Primary School Central Road , DA1 5XR | - not rated | 381 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,222 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,611 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 | 3,852 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 4,146 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,550 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 | 302 yd | |
| Temple Square Cafe | 37 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 362 yd | |
| Bizniz Point Dartford Ltd | Crown House, Home Gardens | 479 yd | |
| Kell's Cafe | Victoria Road, Dartford | 531 yd | |
| The Y On The River | YMCA, The Roundhouse | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI Temple Hill Lunch Club | Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square | 365 yd | |
| The Hufflers Arms | 110 Lower Hythe Street, Dartford | 453 yd | |
| Dartford & District Irish Association | 43 Overy Street, Dartford | 533 yd | |
| The Rose | 36 Overy Street, Dartford | 533 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House | 15 Great Queen Street, Dartford | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haldi | 49 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 362 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 39 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 362 yd | |
| Saka Maka Dartford | Dartford Station, Station Approach | 449 yd | |
| Invicta Spice And Invicta Burger House | 5 Station Approach, Dartford | 487 yd | |
| Smug Cow Burger | Unit C, Apple Court | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Co-op Foodstore, 24 - 26 Temple Hill Square | 396 yd | |
| The Book Stall | Dartford Railway Station, Station Approach | 481 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 3, Prospect Place | 594 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Unit 13 | 623 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Temple Hill Community Primary School And Nursery ST. EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 820 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.