Beechlands Close, Hartley, Longfield, DA3 8AB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA3 8AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50.6%	0.6%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	50%	49.4%	-0.6%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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 8AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% 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	16.6%	23%	6.4%	37.9%	-14.9%
Married: Opposite sex	70.4%	63.9%	-6.5%	44.2%	19.7%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.2%	1.9%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	6.1%	6.7%	0.6%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	5.3%	4.5%	-0.8%	6.1%	-1.6%

Health

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	52.4%	52.2%	-0.2%	48.4%	3.8%
Good health	34%	31.5%	-2.5%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	11.5%	14.6%	3.1%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	2.1%	1.3%	-0.8%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	16.2%	14.8%	-1.4%	18.2%	-3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.4%	8.5%	-8.9%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	20.7%	1.7%	13.4%	7.3%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	6.6%	1.3%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	14%	5.9%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	30.4%	32.5%	2.1%	33.8%	-1.3%
Other	3.6%	3%	-0.6%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
White	97.6%	93.7%	-3.9%	81.4%	12.3%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	97.2%	94.9%	-2.3%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	0.7%	2.8%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	94.9%	-2.0%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.8%	76.7%	15.1%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	4.4%	13.5%	-9.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.1%	37.2%	-8.1%
Christian	63%	46.2%	16.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Beechlands Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechlands Close was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.9% lower than the Ash and New Ash Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Beechlands Close has the lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Ash and New Ash Green and the 4th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in DA3 8AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Beechlands Close are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sevenoaks.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Beechlands Close, Hartley, Longfield, DA3 8AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA3 8AB

Average Price
£481,597

Semi-Detached
£481,597

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beechlands Close

Average Price
£513,528

Semi-Detached
£513,528

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Beechlands CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Beechlands Close, Longfield, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2024-09-12	£505,772
10 Beechlands Close, Longfield, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2024-03-14	£488,507
15 Beechlands Close, Longfield, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2016-09-19	£621,652
11 Beechlands Close, Longfield, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2014-12-19	£592,705
7 Beechlands Close, Longfield, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2014-03-31	£495,157

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA3 8AB

Employment

DA3 8AB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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.

DA3 8AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	75
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	31
Student (economically inactive)	18
Looking after home or family	10
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Construction	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Financial and insurance activities	9
Education	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	7
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Transport and storage	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield Stack Lane , Hartley DA3 8BL	4out of 4	572 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Main Road , DA3 7PW	3out of 4	730 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hartley Primary Academy Round Ash Way , Hartley DA3 8BT	4out of 4	1,156 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Ash Green Primary School North Square , New Ash Green DA3 8JT	3out of 4	2,564 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Valley Road , Fawkham DA3 8NA	3out of 4	2,863 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Longfield Academy Main Road , DA3 7PH	3out of 4	1,109 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meopham School Wrotham Road , Meopham DA13 0AH	4out of 4	4,190 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ	3out of 4	5,333 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rowhill School Main Road , DA3 7PW	3out of 4	779 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Steephill School Off Castle Hill , Fawkham DA3 7BG	- not rated	1,347 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Milestone Academy Ash Road , New Ash Green DA3 8JZ	4out of 4	2,018 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Helen Allison School Longfield Road , Meopham DA13 0EW	- not rated	3,648 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hartley & District Social Club	Hartley & District Social Club Ltd, Ash Road		912 yd
Hartley Country Club	Culvey Close, Hartley		1,002 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative	The Co-operative Store, 11 - 13 Cherry Trees		723 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Our Lady Of Hartley Catholic Primary School STACK LANE	grass pitches	632 yd
Langafel Church Of England Primary School Main Road	grass pitches	752 yd
Rowhill School Main Road	grass pitches	814 yd
Longfield Academy MAIN ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,009 yd
Hartley Country Club CULVEY CLOSE	grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts	1,071 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	37.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	249 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	226.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1000 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.