Common Lane is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA2 7DB is located in the Maypole & Leyton Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Common Lane, Dartford, DA2 7DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA2 7AD, DA2 7AB, DA2 7BB, DA2 7DA, DA2 7DG, DA2 7EN, DA2 7DQ, DA2 7DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA2 7DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 53.6% | 52.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 46.4% | 47.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 7DB 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 | 19.5% | 21.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 57.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 16.5% | 14.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
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 | 49.4% | 52.7% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 30.2% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 5.8% | 0.5% | -5.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 29.3% | 17.8% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 18.6% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 29.2% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.7% | 91.9% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.8% | 93.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 76.7% | 16.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Common Lane was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% higher than the Maypole & Leyton Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Common Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Maypole & Leyton Cross and the 129th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenways Common Lane, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2022-02-25 | £1,331,976 |
| Hulse Orchard Common Lane, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,071,000 | 2022-01-27 | £1,168,260 |
| Manor Cottage Common Lane, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,035,000 | 2018-09-28 | £1,218,841 |
| Greenways Common Lane, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2015-07-28 | £1,278,076 |
| Highbank House Common Lane, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2013-05-03 | £1,342,426 |
DA2 7DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Primary School Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DF | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joydens Wood Infant School Park Way , DA5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joydens Wood Junior School Birchwood Drive , Wilmington DA2 7NE | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maypole Primary School Franklin Road , DA2 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Academy Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,821 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 | 717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,359 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 3,484 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,629 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | 3out of 4 | 4,161 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SupaJam Education In Music and Media St Marys Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 4,463 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Golf Club | Heath Lane, Dartford | 968 yd | |
| White Oakes | Emily Court, Barn End Lane | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Park Sports And Social Club | Bexley Park, Calvert Drive | 419 yd | |
| Leyton Cross Social Club | 14 Tredegar Road, Wilmington | 587 yd | |
| Horse And Groom | 15 Leyton Cross Road, Wilmington | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Chicken Shop Fish Chips | 221A High Road, Wilmington | 478 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Grammar School For Boys WILMINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS WILMINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Wilmington Primary School COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 163 yd |
| Wilmington Academy WILMINGTON HALL WILMINGTON HALL COMMON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 193 yd |
| Wilmington Grammar School For Girls PARSONS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 214 yd |
| Dartford Golf Club HEATH LANE | golf | 683 yd |
| North Kent College (Dartford Campus) OAKFIELD LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 742 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.