Chapel Drive is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA2 6FF is located in the Stone House electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 2012-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Drive, Dartford, DA2 6FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA2 6FJ, DA2 6FL, DA2 6FH, DA2 6FG, DA2 6FN, DA2 6FR, DA2 6FB, DA2 6FS, DA2 6FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA2 6FF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 37.9% | 34.4% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 13.4% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (92%) 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 | 43% | 61.9% | 18.9% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 30.1% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 6% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 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 DA2 6FF this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 9.2% | -17.3% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 8% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.5% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 40.5% | 25.0% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.1% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 7.7% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 15.4% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 12.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.2% | 65.1% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -16.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 81.1% | 76.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 7.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 9.3% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 76.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 15.9% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 1.6% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1.6% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Drive was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.0% lower than the Stone Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Drive has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Stone Castle and the 30th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Chapel Drive, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-11-07 | £437,667 |
| 27 Chapel Drive, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-06-13 | £355,283 |
| 41 Chapel Drive, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-11-30 | £322,251 |
| 45 Chapel Drive, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-11-24 | £402,814 |
| 37 Chapel Drive, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-05-25 | £434,985 |
DA2 6FF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6FF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 134 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | 4out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road , Temple Hill DA1 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 340 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 3,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Valley Rugby Club | Stone Lodge Rugby, Cotton Lane | 267 yd | |
| Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill | Strawberry Hill, Bevis Close | 305 yd | |
| Milestone Marble Cafe | 58 London Road, Stone | 349 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 52 London Road, Stone | 349 yd | |
| Sally Sue's | 118 St Vincents Road, Dartford | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent School Old Boys Social Club | London Road, Stone | 238 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club | Stone Lodge Bowling Centre, Stone Lodge Complex | 512 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Bowls Club Catering | Stone Lodge Complex, Cotton Lane | 719 yd | |
| Beefs And Babes | 217 London Road, Stone | 1,038 yd | |
| Dartford Cricket Club | The Pavillion, Hesketh Park | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 62 London Road, Stone | 349 yd | |
| Milestone Kebab | 54 London Road, Stone | 349 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 50 London Road, Stone | 436 yd | |
| Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway | Lovely Chinese Takeaway, 133 The Brent | 749 yd | |
| Golden Star | 137 The Brent, Dartford | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Service Station | 474 Princes Road, Dartford | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club Ltd Cotton Lane | indoor bowls | 264 yd |
| Dartford Judo Club COTTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| The Brent Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| The Gateway Primary Academy MILESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Dartford) MASTHEAD CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 929 yd |
| Hesketh Park CANTERBURY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,025 yd |
| Beefs & Babes (Greenhithe) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,070 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.