Dykewood Close is in Bexley and in Dartford district. DA5 2JN is located in the Joyden's Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dykewood Close, Bexley, DA5 2JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA5 2JQ, DA5 2JJ, DA5 2JH, DA5 2JL, DA5 2JG, DA5 2JW, DA5 2JR, DA5 2HY, DA5 2BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA5 2JN is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 45.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 54.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA5 2JN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.1% | 49.2% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 30.4% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 47.5% | 49.1% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.8% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 23.1% | 17.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 16.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 19.2% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.5% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 24.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 8.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 82.5% | 81.1% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 86.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 85.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.6% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dykewood Close was 144.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 236.5% higher than the Joyden's Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dykewood Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Joyden's Wood and the 60th highest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Dykewood Close, Bexley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-08-29 | £384,508 |
| 26 Dykewood Close, Bexley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-07-01 | £357,064 |
| 64 Dykewood Close, Bexley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-06-17 | £350,755 |
| 60 Dykewood Close, Bexley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-09-03 | £357,876 |
| 62 Dykewood Close, Bexley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-03-30 | £345,165 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Other | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maypole Primary School Franklin Road , DA2 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maypole Primary School Franklin Road , DA2 7UZ | - not rated | 163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joydens Wood Junior School Birchwood Drive , Wilmington DA2 7NE | - not rated | 460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joydens Wood Junior School Birchwood Drive , Wilmington DA2 7NE | - not rated | 460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joydens Wood Infant School Park Way , DA5 2JD | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Enterprise College Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DR | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Wilmington Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Parsons Lane , DA2 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furness School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RP | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leydenhatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Fitness Spa | The Chapel, Chapel Walk | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maypole Social Club | Maypole Club And Institute, Heath End Road | 806 yd | |
| New Dartford Sports Bar | 13 Spital Street, Dartford | 817 yd | |
| Horse And Groom | 15 Leyton Cross Road, Wilmington | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahan Indian Takeaway | 70 Summerhouse Drive, Bexley | 618 yd | |
| Lau's Kitchen | 1 Dartford Road, Bexley | 760 yd | |
| Kebab Bexley | 9B Dartford Road, Bexley | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | Unit 2, Maplehurst Close | 611 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley Park Sports And Social Club CALVERT DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 472 yd |
| Reynolds Fitness - The Chapel THE CHAPEL THE CHAPEL CHAPEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Hayden Youth Association LEYTON CROSS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 591 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.