Elm Road is in Greenhithe and in Dartford district. DA9 9DL is located in the Stone Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elm Road, Greenhithe, DA9 9DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA9 9DJ, DA9 9RR, DA9 9DF, DA9 9DP, DA9 9DH, DA9 9DE, DA9 9DN, DA9 9DR, DA9 9DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA9 9DL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents 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 | 49.7% | 48.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 37.5% | 39.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 40.3% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 45% | 50.6% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 33.5% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 23% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 15.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 17.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.7% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 20.2% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.1% | 84% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 94.4% | 84.8% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 85.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Road was 282.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% lower than the Stone Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Stone Castle and the 30th highest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 178.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Elm Road, Greenhithe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-08-27 | £374,655 |
| 27 Elm Road, Greenhithe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-05-13 | £350,919 |
| 12 Elm Road, Greenhithe, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-04-06 | £325,114 |
| 3 Elm Road, Greenhithe, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-02-03 | £342,452 |
| 17 Elm Road, Greenhithe, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £309,000 | 2022-09-23 | £313,339 |
DA9 9DL 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| 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 | - not rated | 313 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School Hayes Road , Horns Cross DA9 9EF | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Junior School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Infant School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Lodge School Stone Lodge Road , DA2 6FY | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh UTC Dartford Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 3,325 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ | - not rated | 3,796 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Swanscombe School Swanscombe Street , DA10 0BQ | - not rated | 3,807 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries The Backstage Centre , High House Production Park RM19 1RJ | - not rated | 4,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 4,667 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkerden Church of England Academy Colyer Drive , DA10 1HN | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leydenhatch Study Centre 80a the Brent , DA1 1YW | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 2,157 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 4,813 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 4,888 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Raj | British Raj Restaurant, 227 London Road | 80 yd | |
| Lizzie's | Community Hall, Stone Pavilion | 209 yd | |
| Stone Kebabs | 289 London Road, Stone | 340 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | House Of Fraser, Lower Guild Hall | 912 yd | |
| Chi | Byron, Unit WVL15 | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefs And Babes | 217 London Road, Stone | 138 yd | |
| The Bull | 293 London Road, Stone | 278 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Bowls Club Catering | Stone Lodge Complex, Cotton Lane | 614 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club | Stone Lodge Bowling Centre, Stone Lodge Complex | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Coxedge Limited | 8 Hedge Place Road, Greenhithe | 395 yd | |
| Stacked | Kiosk 17, Lower Thames Walk | 1,009 yd | |
| The Shake Lab | Unit L058, Lower Thames Walk | 1,009 yd | |
| Sblended | Unit U082b, Upper Thames Walk | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 285 London Road, Stone | 278 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beefs & Babes (Greenhithe) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 108 yd |
| Stone Parish Council Recreation Ground STONE RECREATION GROUND STONE RECREATION GROUND HAYES ROAD | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Stone St Marys Ce Primary School HAYES ROAD | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Dartford Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club Ltd Cotton Lane | indoor bowls | 979 yd |
| Dartford Judo Club COTTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,062 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.