Austen Close, Greenhithe, DA9 9EU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA9 9EU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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	46.1%	47.9%	1.8%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	53.9%	52.1%	-1.8%	49.0%	3.1%

Partnership Status

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	39.1%	40.4%	1.3%	37.9%	2.5%
Married: Opposite sex	41.2%	42.2%	1.0%	44.2%	-2.0%
Separated	4.5%	0%	-4.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	9.9%	12.6%	2.7%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	5.3%	4.8%	-0.5%	6.1%	-1.3%

Health

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	38.1%	52.7%	14.6%	48.4%	4.3%
Good health	43.2%	27.8%	-15.4%	33.6%	-5.8%
Fair health	13.9%	13.4%	-0.5%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	3.5%	4.8%	1.3%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	28.4%	26.3%	-2.1%	18.2%	8.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.6%	10.3%	-10.3%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	17.7%	0.4%	13.4%	4.3%
Apprenticeship	1.2%	5.6%	4.4%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	14.2%	5.1%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	24.6%	8.1%	33.8%	-9.2%
Other	7%	1.3%	-5.7%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.3%	1.6%	0.3%	3.1%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%
Black African	2.6%	7.7%	5.1%	2.5%	5.2%
Black Caribbean	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	1.0%	0.6%
Other Black	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	0.5%	1.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	1.3%	0.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	91.6%	76.3%	-15.3%	81.4%	-5.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.6%	2.9%	2.3%	0.1%	2.8%
Other	0%	2.6%	2.6%	1.6%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.7% 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	93.2%	83.7%	-9.5%	83.2%	0.5%
European Union	1.3%	4.2%	2.9%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.6%	6.4%	3.8%	2.7%	3.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	4.5%	2.6%	5.6%	-1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.7%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	83.7%	-9.5%	83.2%	0.5%
10+ Years	0.6%	8.6%	8.0%	9.8%	-1.2%
5-10 Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	2.9%	0.3%
2-5 Years	1%	2.2%	1.2%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	5.2%	2.2%	-3.0%	1.9%	0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.6%	76.7%	-2.1%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	2.2%	1.5%	0.7%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Southern Asia	1.9%	1.2%	0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	15.9%	13.5%	2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.4%	37.2%	2.2%
Christian	47.1%	46.2%	0.9%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Sikh	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Austen Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Austen Close was 51.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% lower than the Greenhithe & Knockhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Austen Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Greenhithe & Knockhall and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,000

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in DA9 9EU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Austen Close are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dartford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Austen Close, Greenhithe, DA9 9EU

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA9 9EU

Average Price
£220,592

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£220,592

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Austen Close

Average Price
£212,412

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£212,412

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Austen CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Austen Close, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£205,000	2021-09-30	£217,595
6 Austen Close, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£195,000	2015-09-25	£246,083
6 Austen Close, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£129,000	2006-07-31	£199,781
3 Austen Close, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£134,995	2006-01-30	£216,424
2 Austen Close, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£128,000	2005-07-28	£206,199

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA9 9EU

Employment

DA9 9EU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	38
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	17
Student (economically inactive)	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Other	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Construction	18
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	13
Transport and storage	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Manufacturing	7
Information and communication	6
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS	4out of 4	4,789 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Knockhall Primary School Eynsford Road , DA9 9RF	1out of 4	234 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Craylands School Craylands Lane , DA10 0LP	3out of 4	1,163 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Community Primary School Keary Road , DA10 0BU	3out of 4	1,878 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Orchard Primary Academy Cherry Orchard , Cherry Orchard Road DA10 1AD	- not rated	2,007 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School Hayes Road , Horns Cross DA9 9EF	3out of 4	2,010 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ebbsfleet Academy Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ	3out of 4	2,117 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD	- not rated	2,943 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE	3out of 4	4,092 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA	4out of 4	4,217 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF	- not rated	4,247 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Mary Greenhithe Community Cafe	Church Hall, Mounts Road	382 yd
McDonalds	McDonalds Restaurant, Bean Road	662 yd
Cafe De Dawn	Greenhithe Railway Station, Station Road	826 yd
Ch&Co @ Academy Of Medical Sciences (Ams)	41 PORTLAND PLACE	921 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greenhithe And Swanscombe Royal British Legion Social Club	London Road, Greenhithe	407 yd
Sir John Franklin	High Street, Greenhithe	869 yd
The Pier Hotel	6 High Street, Greenhithe	869 yd
Swanscombe Leisure Centre	Craylands Lane, Swanscombe	1,036 yd
Rising Sun	16 Craylands Lane, Swanscombe	1,036 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Nisa Local Havelock Drive	Nisa, Unit A		676 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Knockhall Primary School EYNSFORD ROAD	grass pitches	233 yd
Knockhall Playing Fields KNOCKHALL PLAYING FIELD KNOCKHALL PLAYING FIELD KNOCKHALL ROAD	grass pitches	392 yd
The Craylands School CRAYLANDS LANE	grass pitches	861 yd
Swanscombe Leisure Centre CRAYLANDS LANE	health and fitness suite	951 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.05 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DA9 9EU