Almond Road, Dartford, DA2 6BD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA2 6BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.7%	51.6%	-3.1%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	45.3%	48.4%	3.1%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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	29%	38.4%	9.4%	37.9%	0.5%
Married: Opposite sex	45.3%	39.7%	-5.6%	44.2%	-4.5%
Separated	3.3%	3.2%	-0.1%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	11.7%	11.4%	-0.3%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	10.7%	7.3%	-3.4%	6.1%	1.2%

Health

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	35.5%	41.3%	5.8%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	35.2%	31.8%	-3.4%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	19.5%	21.7%	2.2%	12.7%	9.0%
Bad health	7.8%	4.2%	-3.6%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	2%	1%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 DA2 6BD this area, 31.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.7%	31.7%	-8.0%	18.2%	13.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.2%	15.4%	-3.8%	9.6%	5.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	14%	-1.0%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	4.1%	1.8%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.6%	11.3%	5.7%	16.9%	-5.6%
Degree or Similar	14.5%	19.9%	5.4%	33.8%	-13.9%
Other	3.7%	3.6%	-0.1%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	2%	0%	-2.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	2.7%	4.2%	1.5%	1.6%	2.6%
Black African	1.6%	4.9%	3.3%	2.5%	2.4%
Black Caribbean	2%	0.7%	-1.3%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
White	88.3%	82%	-6.3%	81.4%	0.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Arab	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Other	0%	2.5%	2.5%	1.6%	0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.8% 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	92.6%	86.8%	-5.8%	83.2%	3.6%
European Union	1.2%	3.8%	2.6%	6.1%	-2.3%
Africa	2.3%	4.5%	2.2%	2.7%	1.8%
Middle East and Asia	2%	3.8%	1.8%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.2%	86.5%	-5.7%	83.2%	3.3%
10+ Years	0.4%	9.4%	9.0%	9.8%	-0.4%
5-10 Years	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	2.1%	-2.6%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66%	76.7%	-10.7%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Lithuania	2.4%	0.3%	2.1%
North Africa	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South-East Asia	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	26%	13.5%	12.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.6%	37.2%	7.4%
Christian	46.7%	46.2%	0.5%
Buddhist	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Almond Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Almond Road was 107.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.7% lower than the Stone Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Almond Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Stone Castle and the 94th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in DA2 6BD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Almond Road are based on 26 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dartford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Almond Road, Dartford, DA2 6BD

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA2 6BD

Average Price
£346,467

Semi-Detached
£328,243

Terraced
£362,412

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Almond Road

Average Price
£357,026

Semi-Detached
£342,273

Terraced
£374,239

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Almond Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Almond Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2023-05-25	£347,265
15 Almond Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2022-01-24	£412,754
9 Almond Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£425,000	2021-06-28	£481,915
24 Almond Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2021-03-31	£358,352
25 Almond Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£267,000	2021-03-01	£308,645

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA2 6BD

Employment

DA2 6BD 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	72
Retired	51
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	13
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	14
Transport and storage	11
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Construction	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Other	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA	4out of 4	52 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW	3out of 4	413 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fleetdown Primary Academy Lunedale Road , Darenth DA2 6JX	- not rated	1,021 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School Hayes Road , Horns Cross DA9 9EF	3out of 4	1,119 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ	3out of 4	1,380 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD	- not rated	436 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE	3out of 4	1,177 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF	3out of 4	2,674 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW	4out of 4	3,120 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT	4out of 4	3,225 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT	- not rated	3,605 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill	Strawberry Hill, Bevis Close	96 yd
Milestone Marble Cafe	58 London Road, Stone	451 yd
Royal Tandoori	52 London Road, Stone	451 yd
Dartford Valley Rugby Club	Stone Lodge Rugby, Cotton Lane	500 yd
Miller & Carter	522 Princes Road, Dartford	790 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brent School Old Boys Social Club	London Road, Stone	189 yd
Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club	Stone Lodge Bowling Centre, Stone Lodge Complex	318 yd
Stone Lodge Bowls Club Catering	Stone Lodge Complex, Cotton Lane	742 yd
Beefs And Babes	217 London Road, Stone	866 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Fish Bar	271 Watling Street, Dartford	436 yd
Goodview Chinese Takeaway	269 Watling Street, Dartford	436 yd
Domino's Pizza	62 London Road, Stone	451 yd
Milestone Kebab	54 London Road, Stone	451 yd
Four Seasons	50 London Road, Stone	568 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Dartford Service Station	474 Princes Road, Dartford		1,030 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Brent Primary School LONDON ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	236 yd
Dartford Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club Ltd Cotton Lane	indoor bowls	478 yd
Dartford Judo Club COTTON LANE	health and fitness suite	559 yd
The Gateway Primary Academy MILESTONE ROAD	grass pitches	657 yd
Stone Parish Council Recreation Ground STONE RECREATION GROUND STONE RECREATION GROUND HAYES ROAD	grass pitches	859 yd
Beefs & Babes (Greenhithe) LONDON ROAD	health and fitness suite	896 yd
Stone St Marys Ce Primary School HAYES ROAD	grass pitches	994 yd
Hesketh Park CANTERBURY CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,078 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	84.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	40.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1000 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DA2 6BD