Valley Road, Fawkham, Longfield, DA3 8LU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA3 8LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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	44.2%	54.8%	10.6%	51.0%	3.8%
Male	55.8%	45.2%	-10.6%	49.0%	-3.8%

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 8LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 75.3% 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	18.1%	10.4%	-7.7%	37.9%	-27.5%
Married: Opposite sex	67%	75.3%	8.3%	44.2%	31.1%
Divorced	6.4%	7.8%	1.4%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	8.5%	6.5%	-2.0%	6.1%	0.4%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) 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	51.3%	64.4%	13.1%	48.4%	16.0%
Good health	28.3%	23.1%	-5.2%	33.6%	-10.5%
Fair health	15.9%	10.6%	-5.3%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	3.5%	1.9%	-1.6%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	23.4%	16.7%	-6.7%	18.2%	-1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	9%	-1.6%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	11.5%	-7.6%	13.4%	-1.9%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	1.3%	-4.0%	5.3%	-4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	19.2%	7.5%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	25.5%	37.2%	11.7%	33.8%	3.4%
Other	4.3%	5.1%	0.8%	2.8%	2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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)
Indian	0%	2.9%	2.9%	3.1%	-0.2%
White	99.1%	97.1%	-2.0%	81.4%	15.7%
Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.3% 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	95.6%	92.3%	-3.3%	83.2%	9.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	4.8%	4.8%	0.8%	4.0%
Africa	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.9%	1.9%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	92.3%	-3.3%	83.2%	9.1%
10+ Years	0.9%	3.8%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.0%
2-5 Years	0.9%	3.8%	2.9%	2.2%	1.6%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.2%	76.7%	15.5%
Other Europe	3.9%	0.2%	3.7%
No passport held	3.9%	13.5%	-9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.1%	37.2%	-7.1%
Christian	60.2%	46.2%	14.0%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Jewish	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Valley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Road was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% higher than the Fawkham and West Kingsdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Valley Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Fawkham and West Kingsdown and the 79th highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in DA3 8LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Valley Road are based on 43 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 Valley Road, Fawkham, Longfield, DA3 8LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA3 8LU

Average Price
£789,719

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£789,719

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Valley Road

Average Price
£950,196

Semi-Detached
£880,215

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£985,909

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£707,687

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Valley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Esperance Valley Road, Longfield, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£750,000	2024-11-19	£768,293
Apee Chou Valley Road, Longfield, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£735,000	2023-09-07	£747,608
Esperance Valley Road, Longfield, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2022-02-25	£564,781
Bank Cottage Valley Road, Longfield, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2002-04-08	£686,000
Wayside Valley Road, Longfield, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2000-10-12	£1,033,438

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA3 8LU

Employment

DA3 8LU 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 8LU 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	30
Full-Time Employee	22
Part-Time Employee	10
Self-Employed	9
Other	5
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Unemployed	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Construction	16
Administrative and support service activities	5
Human health and social work activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	2
Real estate activities	2
Manufacturing	2
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Education	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hartley Primary Academy Round Ash Way , Hartley DA3 8BT	4out of 4	905 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield Stack Lane , Hartley DA3 8BL	4out of 4	1,288 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Valley Road , Fawkham DA3 8NA	3out of 4	1,575 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Main Road , DA3 7PW	3out of 4	2,126 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
New Ash Green Primary School North Square , New Ash Green DA3 8JT	3out of 4	2,663 yd	Community 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	1,529 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Steephill School Off Castle Hill , Fawkham DA3 7BG	- not rated	343 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rowhill School Main Road , DA3 7PW	3out of 4	2,099 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milestone Academy Ash Road , New Ash Green DA3 8JZ	4out of 4	2,126 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birtley House Independent School Fawkham Road , West Kingsdown TN15 6AY	- not rated	5,167 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Helen Allison School Longfield Road , Meopham DA13 0EW	- not rated	5,175 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	Distance
Corinthian Sports Club	Corinthian Sports Club Ltd, Valley Road	582 yd
Hartley & District Social Club	Hartley & District Social Club Ltd, Ash Road	822 yd
Hartley Country Club	Culvey Close, Hartley	850 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Corinthian Golf Club NIL DESPERANDUM NIL DESPERANDUM VALLEY ROAD	golf	268 yd
Corinthians Sports Club VALLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches	612 yd
Hartley Country Club CULVEY CLOSE	grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts	793 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	42.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	57.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed	30 Mbit/s
Average download speed	26.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40.61 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40.61 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.64 Mbit/s

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