Airedale Close, Dartford, DA2 6JL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA2 6JL 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	50.3%	51.2%	0.9%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	49.7%	48.8%	-0.9%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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 6JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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	27.1%	29.5%	2.4%	37.9%	-8.4%
Married: Opposite sex	58%	57.8%	-0.2%	44.2%	13.6%
Separated	2.7%	0.8%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	5.7%	6.6%	0.9%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	6.5%	5.4%	-1.1%	6.1%	-0.7%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) 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	46.8%	50.9%	4.1%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	35.7%	35.2%	-0.5%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	15%	10.5%	-4.5%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	1.6%	3.4%	1.8%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

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 22.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.9%	21.7%	-1.2%	18.2%	3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	8.5%	-7.9%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	19.4%	2.6%	13.4%	6.0%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	6.2%	3.5%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	17.4%	4.8%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	21.8%	22.5%	0.7%	33.8%	-11.3%
Other	6.9%	4.3%	-2.6%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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%	0.9%	0.6%	1.1%	-0.2%
Chinese	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	2.9%	7.1%	4.2%	3.1%	4.0%
Pakistani	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	4.1%	4.6%	0.5%	1.6%	3.0%
Black African	4.8%	7.1%	2.3%	2.5%	4.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	0.5%	1.7%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
White	83.4%	67.6%	-15.8%	81.4%	-13.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.2%	1.7%
Other	1.6%	6.8%	5.2%	1.6%	5.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.2% 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	85.7%	78.2%	-7.5%	83.2%	-5.0%
European Union	4.5%	5.5%	1.0%	6.1%	-0.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	3.5%	7.1%	3.6%	2.7%	4.4%
Middle East and Asia	6.1%	8.3%	2.2%	5.6%	2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85%	78.9%	-6.1%	83.2%	-4.3%
10+ Years	1.9%	15.8%	13.9%	9.8%	6.0%
5-10 Years	1.9%	1.9%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	3.5%	2.5%	-1.0%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	7.6%	0.9%	-6.7%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.2%	76.7%	7.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
Other Europe	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.2%	37.2%	-10.0%
Christian	50.2%	46.2%	4.0%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Hindu	3.4%	1.7%	1.7%
Muslim	7.3%	6.5%	0.8%
Sikh	5.8%	0.9%	4.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Airedale Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Airedale Close was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.3% lower than the Bean & Village Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Airedale Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bean & Village Park and the 37th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,300

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in DA2 6JL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Airedale Close are based on 12 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 Airedale Close, Dartford, DA2 6JL

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA2 6JL

Average Price
£416,894

Semi-Detached
£404,421

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£504,205

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Airedale Close

Average Price
£435,612

Semi-Detached
£427,749

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£522,102

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Airedale CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Airedale Close, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2023-05-09	£448,773
6 Airedale Close, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2022-07-15	£408,038
4 Airedale Close, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2018-04-12	£388,429
3 Airedale Close, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2017-01-30	£426,267
6 Airedale Close, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£233,995	2007-05-16	£458,771

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA2 6JL

Employment

DA2 6JL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.

DA2 6JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	94
Retired	74
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	25
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	18
Construction	14
Transport and storage	12
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fleetdown Primary Academy Lunedale Road , Darenth DA2 6JX	- not rated	392 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA	4out of 4	628 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW	3out of 4	864 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School Hayes Road , Horns Cross DA9 9EF	3out of 4	1,162 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ	3out of 4	1,519 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE	3out of 4	942 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD	- not rated	1,068 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF	3out of 4	3,240 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW	4out of 4	3,323 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT	4out of 4	3,384 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	3,514 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
Fleetdale Cafe	14 - 16 Fleetdale Parade, Dartford	426 yd
Miller & Carter	522 Princes Road, Dartford	619 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit 1, Darent Valley Hospital	715 yd
Level One Restaurant @ Darent Valley Hospital	Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road	715 yd
Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill	Strawberry Hill, Bevis Close	742 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Brent School Old Boys Social Club	London Road, Stone		770 yd
Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club	Stone Lodge Bowling Centre, Stone Lodge Complex		842 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Fish Bar	271 Watling Street, Dartford	212 yd
Goodview Chinese Takeaway	269 Watling Street, Dartford	212 yd
Princes Fish Bar	2B Princes Avenue, Dartford	540 yd
Domino's Pizza	62 London Road, Stone	865 yd
Milestone Kebab	54 London Road, Stone	865 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Unit 8		715 yd
Dartford Service Station	474 Princes Road, Dartford		935 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Brent Primary School LONDON ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	711 yd
Leigh City Tech College (Closed) Green Street Green Road		931 yd
Stone Parish Council Recreation Ground STONE RECREATION GROUND STONE RECREATION GROUND HAYES ROAD	grass pitches	1,016 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.77 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.77 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DA2 6JL