Charles Street is in Greenhithe and in Dartford district. DA9 9AL is located in the Stone Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 2004-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charles Street, Greenhithe, DA9 9AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA9 9BP, DA9 9AJ, DA9 9AN, DA9 9AP, DA2 6QA, DA9 9BH, DA9 9BE, DA9 9PW, DA9 9PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA9 9AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 51.4% | 40% | -11.4% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 43.3% | 14.6% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 49.8% | 54.1% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 32.7% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 9.3% | 10.7% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 9.9% | -11.4% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 16.5% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 20.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 33.9% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 10% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.8% | 79.7% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 89.5% | 76.1% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 8.5% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 76.3% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 12.8% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Street was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.5% lower than the Stone Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Charles Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Stone Castle and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Charles Street, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2023-09-22 | £226,014 |
| 165 Charles Street, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-08-19 | £226,774 |
| 191 Charles Street, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2022-01-20 | £241,839 |
| 175 Charles Street, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-09-20 | £226,331 |
| 195 Charles Street, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-09-13 | £215,553 |
DA9 9AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School Hayes Road , Horns Cross DA9 9EF | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knockhall Primary School Eynsford Road , DA9 9RF | 1out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | 4out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Littlebrook Manor Way , Temple Hill DA1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 3,302 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | - not rated | 3,784 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ebbsfleet Academy Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,394 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Charles Street, Stone | 36 yd | |
| Mad Play | 208 Charles Street, Stone | 151 yd | |
| John Lewis Partnership Staff Canteen | Unit 60, Charles Park | 163 yd | |
| Subway Restaurant @ Asda | Asda Superstores, Crossways Boulevard | 598 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Superstores, Crossways Boulevard | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 293 London Road, Stone | 759 yd | |
| Beefs And Babes | 217 London Road, Stone | 1,036 yd | |
| The Wharf | Galleon Boulevard, Crossways Business Park | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | Asda Superstores, Crossways Boulevard | 598 yd | |
| J Coxedge Limited | 8 Hedge Place Road, Greenhithe | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Superstores, Crossways Boulevard | 598 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 285 London Road, Stone | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beefs & Babes (Greenhithe) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.