Lapwings is in Longfield and in Dartford district. DA3 7NH is located in the Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lapwings, Longfield, DA3 7NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA3 7JE, DA3 7JW, DA3 7NJ, DA3 7ND, DA3 7JA, DA3 7JR, DA3 7NP, DA3 7JF, DA3 7JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA3 7NH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 50.2% | 52.1% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.9% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 DA3 7NH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% 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 | 17.3% | 20.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68% | 64.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 20.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 44.1% | 55.9% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 29.6% | -13.9% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.1% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.1% | 11.2% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 7.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 16.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 37.3% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.8% | 92.1% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 96.7% | 94.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lapwings was 27.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% lower than the Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lapwings has the 6th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet and the 65th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.5%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% 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 Lapwings, Longfield, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-07-18 | £679,301 |
| 11 Lapwings, Longfield, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-11-11 | £613,491 |
| 2 Lapwings, Longfield, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2020-10-23 | £579,338 |
| 7 Lapwings, Longfield, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2019-06-14 | £569,793 |
| 7 Lapwings, Longfield, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-03-29 | £565,774 |
DA3 7NH 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 DA3 7NH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Main Road , DA3 7PW | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield Stack Lane , Hartley DA3 8BL | 4out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Istead Rise Primary School Downs Road , Northfleet DA13 9HG | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Street , Southfleet DA13 9NR | 3out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartley Primary Academy Round Ash Way , Hartley DA3 8BT | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield Academy Main Road , DA3 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,096 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Meopham School Wrotham Road , Meopham DA13 0AH | 4out of 4 | 4,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 4,630 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | 3out of 4 | 4,771 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowhill School Main Road , DA3 7PW | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steephill School Off Castle Hill , Fawkham DA3 7BG | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milestone Academy Ash Road , New Ash Green DA3 8JZ | 4out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Allison School Longfield Road , Meopham DA13 0EW | - not rated | 3,614 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 4,646 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langafel Church Of England Primary School Main Road | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Rowhill School Main Road | grass pitches | 804 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 87.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.