Common Lane is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA2 7DE 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 Common Lane, Dartford, DA2 7DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA2 7DF, DA2 7AQ, DA2 7DG, DA2 7DQ, DA2 7AG, DA2 7DD, DA2 7EN, DA2 7AH, DA2 7DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA2 7DE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 51.3% | 54% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 46% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA2 7DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.5% | 42.4% | 21.9% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 38.8% | -16.1% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 6% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 49.8% | 51% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 33.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 26.5% | 16.9% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 14.1% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 16.1% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 25% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 7.9% | 4.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.8% | 89.2% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.5% | 95.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 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 | 96.4% | 94.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Common Lane was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% lower than the Maypole & Leyton Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Common Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Maypole & Leyton Cross and the 65th lowest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Common Lane, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-08-29 | £367,872 |
| 33 Common Lane, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-03-26 | £339,690 |
| 35 Common Lane, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-03-26 | £365,040 |
| 37 Common Lane, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-07-05 | £272,525 |
| 15 Common Lane, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2024-07-01 | £378,450 |
DA2 7DE 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Primary School Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DF | - not rated | 141 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Community Primary School Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Infant and Nursery School Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | 3out of 4 | 1,358 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 | 229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | - not rated | 229 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Enterprise College Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DR | - not rated | 358 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Wilmington Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 4out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Parsons Lane , DA2 7BB | 3out of 4 | 526 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 | 723 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 | 404 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 498 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Furness School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RP | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 3,108 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leydenhatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 3,408 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Park Sports And Social Club | Bexley Park, Calvert Drive | 125 yd | |
| Leyton Cross Social Club | 14 Tredegar Road, Wilmington | 793 yd | |
| Horse And Groom | 15 Leyton Cross Road, Wilmington | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Chicken Shop Fish Chips | 221A High Road, Wilmington | 232 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Primary School COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 144 yd |
| Wilmington Grammar School For Boys WILMINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS WILMINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Wilmington Academy WILMINGTON HALL WILMINGTON HALL COMMON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Wilmington Grammar School For Girls PARSONS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 509 yd |
| North Kent College (Dartford Campus) OAKFIELD LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 778 yd |
| Dartford Golf Club HEATH LANE | golf | 930 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 | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.