St James Lane is in Greenhithe and in Dartford district. DA9 9LQ 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 9LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA9 9LG, DA9 9LF, DA9 9DR, DA9 9JZ, DA9 9DD, DA9 9LH, DA9 9JY, DA9 9LA, DA9 9DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA9 9LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 47.9% | 48.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DA9 9LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 33.6% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 53.3% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 50.4% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 33.4% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17.6% | 13.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 11.3% | -9.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 12% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 21.1% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 34.9% | 17.3% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.8% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.8% | 72.6% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 92.4% | 85.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 86.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.1% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.6% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Lane was 53.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the Stone Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Stone Castle and the 149th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 St James Lane, Greenhithe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-01-20 | £393,085 |
| 23 St James Lane, Greenhithe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-12-16 | £444,461 |
| 1 St James Lane, Greenhithe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2021-01-14 | £425,417 |
| 27 St James Lane, Greenhithe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-10-04 | £446,263 |
| 29 St James Lane, Greenhithe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-07-20 | £443,871 |
DA9 9LQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
DA9 9LQ 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | 4out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleetdown Primary Academy Lunedale Road , Darenth DA2 6JX | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knockhall Primary School Eynsford Road , DA9 9RF | 1out of 4 | 2,000 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 | 1,193 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 3,499 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ebbsfleet Academy Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 4,366 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 | 4,859 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Kebabs | 289 London Road, Stone | 239 yd | |
| Lizzie's | Community Hall, Stone Pavilion | 340 yd | |
| British Raj | British Raj Restaurant, 227 London Road | 381 yd | |
| Chi | Byron, Unit WVL15 | 669 yd | |
| Zizzi | Unit WVL22, The Village - Lower | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 293 London Road, Stone | 245 yd | |
| Beefs And Babes | 217 London Road, Stone | 471 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Bowls Club Catering | Stone Lodge Complex, Cotton Lane | 933 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls & Social Club | Stone Lodge Bowling Centre, Stone Lodge Complex | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Coxedge Limited | 8 Hedge Place Road, Greenhithe | 166 yd | |
| Stacked | Kiosk 17, Lower Thames Walk | 747 yd | |
| The Shake Lab | Unit L058, Lower Thames Walk | 747 yd | |
| Sblended | Unit U082b, Upper Thames Walk | 747 yd | |
| Zabardast | Unit EVL02, Wintergarden | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 285 London Road, Stone | 245 yd | |
| HMV | Unit U013, Upper Rose Gallery | 841 yd | |
| John Lewis - Food Hall | Lower Rose Gallery, Bluewater | 841 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencers, Unit ANC2 | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stone St Marys Ce Primary School HAYES ROAD | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Stone Parish Council Recreation Ground STONE RECREATION GROUND STONE RECREATION GROUND HAYES ROAD | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Beefs & Babes (Greenhithe) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 439 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 372.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 343.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.