Northwood Drive is in Greenhithe and in Dartford district. DA9 9RG is located in the Stone Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 2005-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northwood Drive, Greenhithe, DA9 9RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA9 9TR, DA9 9RZ, DA9 9TG, DA9 9TF, DA9 9YJ, DA9 9XL, DA9 9XT, DA9 9XS, DA9 9TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA9 9RG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 53.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 44.7% | 46.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 9RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 47.8% | 48.6% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 36.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 63% | 58.4% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 30% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 7.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 12.4% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 12.9% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 20.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 36.4% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 14.8% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 12.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 72.5% | 63.3% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -18.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 83.9% | 75.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 75.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 13.6% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 2% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northwood Drive was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the Greenhithe & Knockhall average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Northwood Drive has the 20th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Greenhithe & Knockhall and the 116th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Northwood Drive, Greenhithe, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-01-29 | £659,120 |
| 5 Northwood Drive, Greenhithe, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2015-09-25 | £604,718 |
| 6 Northwood Drive, Greenhithe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2015-08-26 | £663,080 |
| 1 Northwood Drive, Greenhithe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2014-04-07 | £698,940 |
| 4 Northwood Drive, Greenhithe, Kent Detached, a newly built property | £365,750 | 2007-03-02 | £709,944 |
DA9 9RG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 9RG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DA9 9RG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knockhall Primary School Eynsford Road , DA9 9RF | 1out of 4 | 1,053 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 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Craylands School Craylands Lane , DA10 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | 4out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary Academy Cherry Orchard , Cherry Orchard Road DA10 1AD | - not rated | 2,429 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 | 2,186 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ebbsfleet Academy Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 4,381 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Greenhithe Community Cafe | Church Hall, Mounts Road | 508 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurant, Bean Road | 531 yd | |
| Yo Sushi | Unit KL010, Lower Guild Hall | 680 yd | |
| Ori Cafe | John Lewis, ANC3 | 680 yd | |
| KFC | Unit EVL009, Wintergarden | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangtze | Unit EVL008, Wintergarden | 744 yd | |
| Millie's Cookies | Unit KL02, Lower Rose Gallery | 744 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit EVL013, Wintergarden | 744 yd | |
| Buns Away | Unit EVL005, Wintergarden | 744 yd | |
| Zabardast | Unit EVL02, Wintergarden | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local Havelock Drive | Nisa, Unit A | 155 yd | |
| HMV | Unit U013, Upper Rose Gallery | 744 yd | |
| John Lewis - Food Hall | Lower Rose Gallery, Bluewater | 744 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencers, Unit ANC2 | 806 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstores, Crossways Boulevard | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knockhall Primary School EYNSFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 984 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.