Darenth Hill is in Dartford and in Dartford district. DA2 7QR is located in the Darenth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darenth Hill, Dartford, DA2 7QR 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 7QR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.7% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 31.7% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 42.5% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 19.1% | 13.5% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 | 36.9% | 43.1% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 35.1% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 14.4% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 18.3% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.5% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 16.1% | 9.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 22.5% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 11.7% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 8.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 88.1% | 88.3% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 89% | 92.4% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 92.4% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.2% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darenth Hill was 175.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.3% higher than the Bean & Village Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darenth Hill has the 8th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bean & Village Park and the 48th highest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savigny Darenth Hill, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-11-23 | £680,291 |
| Darenth Grange Residential Home Darenth Hill, Dartford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2021-11-04 | £1,672,674 |
| Hillside Darenth Hill, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £318,500 | 2012-10-19 | £584,988 |
| Darenth Grange Residential Home Darenth Hill, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £695,500 | 2001-01-15 | £2,275,149 |
| Gardeners Cottage Darenth Grange Darenth Hill, Dartford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 1997-10-10 | £879,592 |
DA2 7QR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7QR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DA2 7QR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 140 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetdown Infant School Lunedale Road , Darenth DA2 6JX | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleetdown Junior School Lunedale Road , Darenth DA2 6JX | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School Church Road , Sutton-At-Hone DA4 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton-at-Hone CofE Primary School Church Road , Sutton-At-Hone DA4 9EX | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleetdown Primary Academy Lunedale Road , Darenth DA2 6JX | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Stone Lodge Road , DA2 6FY | 3out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ | - not rated | 3,486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 3,881 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | - not rated | 3,881 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkerden Church of England Academy Colyer Drive , DA10 1HN | - not rated | 4,459 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 1,883 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leydenhatch Study Centre 80a the Brent , DA1 1YW | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RP | - not rated | 4,723 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest Services@ Electrosonic | Electrosonic, Hawley Mill | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | Darenth Road, Darenth | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sole Plaice | 70 Watchgate, Darenth | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | The Co-operative Food, 77 Watchgate | 723 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waller Park WALLER PARK FLAT WALLER PARK FLAT WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| King Georges Field THE PAVILION THE PAVILION HAWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Parsonage Lane Recreation Ground KEITH AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
| Sutton At Hone Village Hall Main Road | 1,077 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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 | 22.2% |
| Median download speed | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.08 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.