Cherry Tree Lane is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA2 7AE is located in the Maypole & Leyton Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cherry Tree Lane, Dartford, DA2 7AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA2 7AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 7AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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 | 29.5% | 29.6% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 57.6% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 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 (88.4%) 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 | 47.1% | 53.7% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 34.7% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 9.9% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 11.7% | 11.1% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9.2% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 16.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 16.7% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 37% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 85.8% | 85.4% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 93.1% | 88.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 88.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 10.8% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.6% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 76.7% | 16.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherry Tree Lane was 49.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% lower than the Maypole & Leyton Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cherry Tree Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Maypole & Leyton Cross and the 146th lowest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cherry Tree Lane, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2023-09-21 | £1,017,882 |
| 5 Cherry Tree Lane, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2008-01-14 | £973,434 |
| 5 Cherry Tree Lane, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2002-08-09 | £1,235,167 |
| 4 Cherry Tree Lane, Dartford, Kent Detached, a newly built property | £260,000 | 1996-01-31 | £1,586,951 |
| 5 Cherry Tree Lane, Dartford, Kent Detached, a newly built property | £250,000 | 1995-05-30 | £1,535,276 |
DA2 7AE 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joydens Wood Infant School Park Way , DA5 2JD | - not rated | 618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joydens Wood Infant School Park Way , DA5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maypole Primary School Franklin Road , DA2 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maypole Primary School Franklin Road , DA2 7UZ | - not rated | 690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joydens Wood Junior School Birchwood Drive , Wilmington DA2 7NE | - not rated | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Enterprise College Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DR | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Wilmington Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 4out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Parsons Lane , DA2 7BB | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | - not rated | 784 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 908 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 | 1,476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Furness School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RP | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Fitness Spa | The Chapel, Chapel Walk | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Cross Social Club | 14 Tredegar Road, Wilmington | 345 yd | |
| Horse And Groom | 15 Leyton Cross Road, Wilmington | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | Unit 2, Maplehurst Close | 644 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayden Youth Association LEYTON CROSS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Reynolds Fitness - The Chapel THE CHAPEL THE CHAPEL CHAPEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 746 yd |
| Wilmington Academy WILMINGTON HALL WILMINGTON HALL COMMON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Wilmington Grammar School For Girls PARSONS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Wilmington Grammar School For Boys WILMINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS WILMINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Bexley Park Sports And Social Club CALVERT DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 1,062 yd |
| Wilmington Primary School COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.