Patterdale Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA2 6LP is located in the Brent electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Patterdale Road, Dartford, DA2 6LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA2 6LT, DA2 6JP, DA2 6LR, DA2 6LL, DA2 6JG, DA2 6LJ, DA2 6EP, DA2 6LS, DA2 6EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA2 6LP 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 | 46.6% | 51.2% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 53.4% | 48.8% | -4.6% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of DA2 6LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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 | 31% | 23% | -8.0% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 61.9% | 9.6% | 44.2% | 17.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 50.3% | 54.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.5% | 19.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.5% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 14.9% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.2% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 30.3% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.7% | 75.7% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 83.9% | 81.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 5.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 8.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 81.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Patterdale Road was 24.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% lower than the Bean & Village Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Patterdale Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bean & Village Park and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Patterdale Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-03-28 | £448,006 |
| 26 Patterdale Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-03-03 | £442,797 |
| 36 Patterdale Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-02-28 | £473,089 |
| 46 Patterdale Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2025-01-23 | £444,625 |
| 2 Patterdale Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-10-31 | £526,800 |
DA2 6LP 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetdown Primary Academy Lunedale Road , Darenth DA2 6JX | - not rated | 504 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School Hayes Road , Horns Cross DA9 9EF | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Primary Academy York Road , DA1 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,785 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 | 1,129 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 3,419 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 3,589 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 3,653 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 | 3,773 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1, Darent Valley Hospital | 463 yd | |
| Level One Restaurant @ Darent Valley Hospital | Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road | 463 yd | |
| Fleetdale Cafe | 14 - 16 Fleetdale Parade, Dartford | 642 yd | |
| Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill | Strawberry Hill, Bevis Close | 852 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | 522 Princes Road, Dartford | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club | Stone Lodge Bowling Centre, Stone Lodge Complex | 858 yd | |
| Brent School Old Boys Social Club | London Road, Stone | 918 yd | |
| Beefs And Babes | 217 London Road, Stone | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Bar | 271 Watling Street, Dartford | 396 yd | |
| Goodview Chinese Takeaway | 269 Watling Street, Dartford | 396 yd | |
| Princes Fish Bar | 2B Princes Avenue, Dartford | 809 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 62 London Road, Stone | 1,072 yd | |
| Milestone Kebab | 54 London Road, Stone | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Unit 8 | 463 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Parish Council Recreation Ground STONE RECREATION GROUND STONE RECREATION GROUND HAYES ROAD | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| The Brent Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 887 yd |
| Stone St Marys Ce Primary School HAYES ROAD | grass pitches | 905 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.