Dale Street is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA1 5TY is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 2016-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dale Street, Dartford, DA1 5TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA1 5WR, DA1 5TZ, DA1 5WS, DA1 5WQ, DA1 5TX, DA1 5UL, DA1 5UH, DA1 5UG, DA1 5UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA1 5TY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 5TY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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% | 34.3% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 59.7% | 25.5% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 13% | 4.7% | -8.3% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| 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 (96.5%) 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% | 66.5% | 29.7% | 48.4% | 18.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 19% | 3.5% | -15.5% | 12.7% | -9.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 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 5TY this area, 5.9% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 5.9% | -30.4% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 3.4% | -15.3% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 7.6% | -10.0% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 70% | 59.6% | 33.8% | 36.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.1% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.7% 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% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 16.1% | 15.3% | 3.1% | 13.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 27.9% | 17.0% | 2.5% | 25.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.1% | 35.7% | -48.4% | 81.4% | -45.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, just 48.7% 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% | 48.7% | -35.8% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 9.7% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 17.5% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 14.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 18.8% | 18.0% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.2% 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% | 48.5% | -35.2% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 25.2% | 23.6% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 13.7% | 10.6% | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 9.5% | 1.2% | 8.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 18.3% | 1.7% | 16.6% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dale Street was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dale Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bridge and the 118th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Dale Street, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-11-04 | £329,538 |
| 97 Dale Street, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-12-08 | £495,131 |
| 43 Dale Street, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-07-15 | £488,892 |
| 67 Dale Street, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-02-08 | £470,067 |
| 61 Dale Street, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2020-09-18 | £466,405 |
DA1 5TY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5TY 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 | 142 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| 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 | 203 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Chatsworth Road , DA1 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford King Edward Avenue , DA1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,120 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 | 1,029 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 2,101 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 | 2,743 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 | 3,757 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,375 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Square Cafe | 37 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 377 yd | |
| All Directions Ltd | Hubert House Community Centre, Mallard Close | 428 yd | |
| Kell's Cafe | Victoria Road, Dartford | 453 yd | |
| St Edz Community Café | Living Well Centre, St Edmunds Road | 599 yd | |
| Oasis Coffee & Sandwich Bar | The Base, Dartford Business Park | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI Temple Hill Lunch Club | Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square | 339 yd | |
| The Hufflers Arms | 110 Lower Hythe Street, Dartford | 444 yd | |
| Dartford & District Irish Association | 43 Overy Street, Dartford | 718 yd | |
| The Rose | 36 Overy Street, Dartford | 718 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House | 15 Great Queen Street, Dartford | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haldi | 49 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 377 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 39 Temple Hill Square, Dartford | 377 yd | |
| Saka Maka Dartford | Dartford Station, Station Approach | 551 yd | |
| Invicta Spice And Invicta Burger House | 5 Station Approach, Dartford | 566 yd | |
| Smug Cow Burger | Unit C, Apple Court | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Co-op Foodstore, 24 - 26 Temple Hill Square | 423 yd | |
| The Book Stall | Dartford Railway Station, Station Approach | 550 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 3, Prospect Place | 644 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Unit 13 | 772 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 137 Henderson Drive | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Temple Hill Community Primary School And Nursery ST. EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| The Gym (Dartford) 12A 12A THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Acacia Fitness (Closed) High Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,000 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.