Fairway Drive is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA2 6AR is located in the Stone House electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairway Drive, Dartford, DA2 6AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA2 6DG, DA2 6AP, DA2 6DL, DA2 6AH, DA2 6DE, DA2 6AE, DA2 6DJ, DA2 6AQ, DA2 6AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA2 6AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49% | 0.5% | 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 DA2 6AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 34.6% | 30% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 51.4% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 54.5% | 50.4% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 36.7% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 20.2% | 20.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 8.9% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 14.2% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 17.8% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 28.5% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 8.2% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 83% | 70.3% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 80.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 80.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 80.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 15.8% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.9% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairway Drive was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.1% higher than the Newtown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairway Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Newtown and the 162nd highest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Fairway Drive, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-10-15 | £474,660 |
| 15 Fairway Drive, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-11-25 | £562,109 |
| 14 Fairway Drive, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-08-04 | £548,473 |
| 19 Fairway Drive, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2021-03-26 | £689,834 |
| 3 Fairway Drive, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2016-01-27 | £519,136 |
DA2 6AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary School Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | - not rated | 232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Junior School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | - not rated | 475 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Infant School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | - not rated | 475 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Stone Lodge Road , DA2 6FY | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leigh UTC Dartford Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 2,505 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,635 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 | 3,082 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 | 4,767 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 | 4,276 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 | 317 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 763 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 3,282 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 3,350 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 5,241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milestone Marble Cafe | 58 London Road, Stone | 214 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 52 London Road, Stone | 214 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | 522 Princes Road, Dartford | 518 yd | |
| Sally Sue's | 118 St Vincents Road, Dartford | 551 yd | |
| McDonalds | 476 Princes Road, Dartford | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent School Old Boys Social Club | London Road, Stone | 490 yd | |
| Dartford Cricket Club | The Pavillion, Hesketh Park | 526 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club | Stone Lodge Bowling Centre, Stone Lodge Complex | 927 yd | |
| Champions Bar | Dartford Football Club, Stadium | 929 yd | |
| PP Catering | Princes Park Stadium, Grassbanks | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons | 50 London Road, Stone | 127 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 62 London Road, Stone | 214 yd | |
| Milestone Kebab | 54 London Road, Stone | 214 yd | |
| Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway | Lovely Chinese Takeaway, 133 The Brent | 257 yd | |
| Golden Star | 137 The Brent, Dartford | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Service Station | 474 Princes Road, Dartford | 553 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 798 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 72 - 80 East Hill | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Primary Academy MILESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| The Brent Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 399 yd |
| Hesketh Park CANTERBURY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 473 yd |
| The Leigh Academy GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Leigh City Tech College (Closed) Green Street Green Road | 742 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dartford) GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 803 yd |
| Dartford Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club Ltd Cotton Lane | indoor bowls | 818 yd |
| Dartford Judo Club COTTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Princes Park Community Stadium Grassbanks | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, squash courts | 925 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Dartford) DARENTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,080 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 110.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.