High Road is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA2 7BW is located in the Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Road, Dartford, DA2 7BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA2 7BN, DA2 7BL, DA2 7ES, DA2 7ET, DA2 7BH, DA2 7EQ, DA2 7DP, DA2 7DL, DA2 7ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA2 7BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 53.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.6% | 46.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 27.8% | 27.1% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 43.4% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 15.4% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 17.9% | 12.2% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.1% | 38.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 36.2% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 18.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 5% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 29.1% | 22.4% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 13% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.1% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 27.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.3% | 84.2% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 94.4% | 88.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 88.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.8% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% lower than the Maypole & Leyton Cross average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Maypole & Leyton Cross and the 139th lowest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 High Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-10-08 | £291,075 |
| 85 High Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-10-28 | £310,758 |
| 61 High Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2023-05-15 | £325,860 |
| 57 High Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-04-14 | £301,149 |
| 103 High Road, Dartford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-07-28 | £217,955 |
DA2 7BW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 7BW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DA2 7BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Primary School Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DF | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Primary School Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DF | - not rated | 796 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Community Primary School Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | - not rated | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Infant and Nursery School Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | - not rated | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | - not rated | 957 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Enterprise College Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DR | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Wilmington Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 4out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Parsons Lane , DA2 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 258 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 349 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RP | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 2,415 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leydenhatch Study Centre 80a the Brent , DA1 1YW | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oakes | Emily Court, Barn End Lane | 617 yd | |
| St Michael's Coffee Stop | Church Hill, Wilmington | 644 yd | |
| Cafe De Rumpy | 11 Hawley Road, Dartford | 1,025 yd | |
| Healthy Living Centre Cafe | Tree Community Centre, Cedar Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Park Sports And Social Club | Bexley Park, Calvert Drive | 722 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | 6 Hawley Road, Dartford | 986 yd | |
| The Cressy Arms | 1 Hawley Road, Dartford | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Chicken Shop Fish Chips | 221A High Road, Wilmington | 526 yd | |
| Best Turkish Grill | 3 Hawley Road, Dartford | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 5 - 7 Hawley Road, Wilmington | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Park OAKFIELD PARK PAVILION OAKFIELD PARK PAVILION | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| North Kent College (Dartford Campus) OAKFIELD LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Wilmington Primary School COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Wilmington Grammar School For Boys WILMINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS WILMINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Wilmington Academy WILMINGTON HALL WILMINGTON HALL COMMON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.