St James Lane is in Greenhithe and in Dartford district. DA9 9DX 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 St James Lane, Greenhithe, DA9 9DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA9 9EA, DA9 9DS, DA9 9DY, DA9 9DZ, DA9 9DW, DA9 9DN, DA9 9EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA9 9DX is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 47.8% | 45.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 52.2% | 54.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 DA9 9DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 51.5% | 44.2% | -7.3% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 11.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 55.5% | 49.8% | -5.7% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 12.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 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 | 18.3% | 18% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 9.3% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 16.1% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 14.1% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 30.2% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.2% | 81.4% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 87.8% | 82.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 82.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.2% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Lane was 145.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Stone Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St James Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Stone Castle and the 63rd highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 344.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 St James Lane, Greenhithe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-06-26 | £455,390 |
| 58 St James Lane, Greenhithe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2014-03-27 | £399,826 |
| 58 St James Lane, Greenhithe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2010-11-12 | £391,617 |
| 46 St James Lane, Greenhithe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2010-03-05 | £468,775 |
| 48 St James Lane, Greenhithe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2007-08-10 | £519,665 |
DA9 9DX 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School Hayes Road , Horns Cross DA9 9EF | 3out of 4 | 51 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleetdown Primary Academy Lunedale Road , Darenth DA2 6JX | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knockhall Primary School Eynsford Road , DA9 9RF | 1out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,139 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 3,544 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ebbsfleet Academy Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 4,205 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 | 4,592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie's | Community Hall, Stone Pavilion | 235 yd | |
| British Raj | British Raj Restaurant, 227 London Road | 511 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | House Of Fraser, Lower Guild Hall | 520 yd | |
| Chi | Byron, Unit WVL15 | 569 yd | |
| Zizzi | Unit WVL22, The Village - Lower | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefs And Babes | 217 London Road, Stone | 533 yd | |
| The Bull | 293 London Road, Stone | 568 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club | Stone Lodge Bowling Centre, Stone Lodge Complex | 876 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Bowls Club Catering | Stone Lodge Complex, Cotton Lane | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Coxedge Limited | 8 Hedge Place Road, Greenhithe | 547 yd | |
| Stacked | Kiosk 17, Lower Thames Walk | 652 yd | |
| The Shake Lab | Unit L058, Lower Thames Walk | 652 yd | |
| Sblended | Unit U082b, Upper Thames Walk | 652 yd | |
| Lolas Cupcakes | Unit L053a, Lower Thames Walk | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 285 London Road, Stone | 568 yd | |
| HMV | Unit U013, Upper Rose Gallery | 807 yd | |
| John Lewis - Food Hall | Lower Rose Gallery, Bluewater | 807 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Unit 8 | 850 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencers, Unit ANC2 | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stone St Marys Ce Primary School HAYES ROAD | grass pitches | 134 yd |
| Stone Parish Council Recreation Ground STONE RECREATION GROUND STONE RECREATION GROUND HAYES ROAD | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Beefs & Babes (Greenhithe) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 518 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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 | 18.2% |
| Median download speed | 35.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.