New Road is in South Darenth, Dartford and in Sevenoaks district. DA4 9AS is located in the Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sevenoaks. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Road, South Darenth, Dartford, DA4 9AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA4 9DT, DA4 9AR, DA4 9BH, DA4 9AL, DA4 9AN, DA4 9AT, DA4 9LG, DA4 9AP, DA4 9LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA4 9AS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 55.9% | 54.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 44.1% | 45.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 30.8% | 37.6% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 37.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 10% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 11% | 12.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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 | 46.3% | 45.6% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 24.2% | 20.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 6% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 19.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 29% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.7% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 97.2% | 97.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 15.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% lower than the Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth and the 38th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 New Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-12-19 | £311,650 |
| 103 New Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-11-04 | £314,770 |
| 143 New Road, Dartford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-10-24 | £403,273 |
| 107 New Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £245,290 | 2021-04-09 | £286,079 |
| 95 New Road, Dartford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2021-03-26 | £298,199 |
DA4 9AS 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Other | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School Horton Road , Horton Kirby DA4 9BN | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School Church Road , Sutton-At-Hone DA4 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenlands Primary School Green Street Green Road , Darenth DA2 8DH | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bean Primary School School Lane , Bean DA2 8AW | 2out of 4 | 3,884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleetdown Primary Academy Lunedale Road , Darenth DA2 6JX | - not rated | 3,892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 4,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Main Road , DA3 7PH | 3out of 4 | 4,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 5,165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Academy Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 3out of 4 | 5,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 5,338 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 5,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steephill School Off Castle Hill , Fawkham DA3 7BG | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | 3out of 4 | 4,080 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowhill School Main Road , DA3 7PW | 3out of 4 | 5,295 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores | The Retirement Homes Association, Gorringe Avenue | 274 yd | |
| Turners Cafe | Turners, The Corner Shop | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen P.H. | The Queen P.H., 58 New Road | 96 yd | |
| The Jolly Millers | Jolly Millers, East Hill | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | The Co-operative Food, The Mill | 455 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horton Kirby Ce Primary School HORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 944 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 | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 173 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.