London Road is in Greenhithe and in Dartford district. DA9 9HX is located in the Greenhithe & Knockhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 2009-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Greenhithe, DA9 9HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA9 9EQ, DA9 9FZ, DA9 9FX, DA9 9FU, DA9 9FS, DA9 9FJ, DA9 9HH, DA9 9FY, DA9 9GY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA9 9HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 DA9 9HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 56.2% | 52% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 32.4% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (88%) 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 | 66.5% | 55% | -11.5% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 29% | 33% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 3.2% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around DA9 9HX this area, 5.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 8.1% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 14.5% | -8.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 22% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 43.9% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 13.1% | 12.5% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 75.1% | 76.9% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 72.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 72.9% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 11% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 72.9% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 7.8% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 146.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.3% higher than the Greenhithe & Knockhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Greenhithe & Knockhall and the 61st highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mount Nod London Road, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2024-10-28 | £76,407 |
| 9 Mount Nod London Road, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2024-02-29 | £186,848 |
| 2 Mount Nod London Road, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,250 | 2023-08-04 | £65,650 |
| 7 Mount Nod London Road, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2023-05-22 | £62,819 |
| 21 Mount Nod London Road, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-02-14 | £64,476 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 4,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knockhall Primary School Eynsford Road , DA9 9RF | 1out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Craylands School Craylands Lane , DA10 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Community Primary School Keary Road , DA10 0BU | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary Academy Cherry Orchard , Cherry Orchard Road DA10 1AD | - not rated | 2,234 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 | 2,455 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ebbsfleet Academy Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 3,696 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 4,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ch&Co @ Academy Of Medical Sciences (Ams) | 41 PORTLAND PLACE | 417 yd | |
| St Mary Greenhithe Community Cafe | Church Hall, Mounts Road | 812 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurant, Bean Road | 957 yd | |
| Cafe De Dawn | Greenhithe Railway Station, Station Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhithe And Swanscombe Royal British Legion Social Club | London Road, Greenhithe | 212 yd | |
| Sir John Franklin | High Street, Greenhithe | 769 yd | |
| The Pier Hotel | 6 High Street, Greenhithe | 769 yd | |
| Swanscombe Leisure Centre | Craylands Lane, Swanscombe | 935 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 16 Craylands Lane, Swanscombe | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knockhall Primary School EYNSFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Knockhall Playing Fields KNOCKHALL PLAYING FIELD KNOCKHALL PLAYING FIELD KNOCKHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| The Craylands School CRAYLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Swanscombe Leisure Centre CRAYLANDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 847 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 | 44.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.