Brent Way is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA2 6DA 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 Brent Way, Dartford, DA2 6DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA2 6FA, DA2 6DH, DA2 6DB, DA1 1YJ, DA2 6DD, DA2 6DE, DA1 1XT, DA2 6RT, DA1 1XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA2 6DA 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 | 53.4% | 51.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.8% | 2.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.9% | 39.9% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 42.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 47.5% | 55.3% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 32.8% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 30.4% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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 | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 10.9% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 84.1% | 64.5% | -19.6% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 88.1% | 74.8% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 74.6% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brent Way was 138.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 133.1% higher than the Newtown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brent Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Newtown and the 65th highest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Brent Way, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-08-25 | £388,036 |
| 24 Brent Way, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2020-02-05 | £394,864 |
| 8 Brent Way, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2017-10-20 | £429,166 |
| 22 Brent Way, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-07-03 | £197,613 |
| 4 Brent Way, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-07-11 | £409,697 |
DA2 6DA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
DA2 6DA 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary School Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | - not rated | 262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Junior School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Infant School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Lodge School Stone Lodge Road , DA2 6FY | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leigh UTC Dartford Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,448 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 | 3,044 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 | 4,561 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 | 4,460 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 | 267 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 959 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 4,948 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Sue's | 118 St Vincents Road, Dartford | 338 yd | |
| Milestone Marble Cafe | 58 London Road, Stone | 367 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 52 London Road, Stone | 367 yd | |
| McDonalds | 476 Princes Road, Dartford | 767 yd | |
| Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill | Strawberry Hill, Bevis Close | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent School Old Boys Social Club | London Road, Stone | 628 yd | |
| Dartford Cricket Club | The Pavillion, Hesketh Park | 667 yd | |
| The Tiger | 28 St Albans Road, Dartford | 753 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House | 15 Great Queen Street, Dartford | 950 yd | |
| Champions Bar | Dartford Football Club, Stadium | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway | Lovely Chinese Takeaway, 133 The Brent | 255 yd | |
| Golden Star | 137 The Brent, Dartford | 255 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 50 London Road, Stone | 265 yd | |
| Georges Plaice | 79 St Vincents Road, Dartford | 357 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 62 London Road, Stone | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 76 Colney Road, Dartford | 561 yd | |
| Dartford Service Station | 474 Princes Road, Dartford | 767 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 72 - 80 East Hill | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Primary Academy MILESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Hesketh Park CANTERBURY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 570 yd |
| The Brent Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| Dartford Judo Club COTTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Dartford Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club Ltd Cotton Lane | indoor bowls | 817 yd |
| The Leigh Academy GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Leigh City Tech College (Closed) Green Street Green Road | 972 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dartford) GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 978 yd |
| Princes Park Community Stadium Grassbanks | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, squash courts | 1,020 yd |
| Dartford Gym TEMPLE HILL | health and fitness suite | 1,041 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.