Sandpiper Close is in Greenhithe and in Dartford district. DA9 9RX is located in the Stone Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 2003-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandpiper Close, Greenhithe, DA9 9RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA9 9RW, DA9 9RU, DA9 9RY, DA9 9RT, DA9 9RS, DA9 9RQ, DA9 9QE, DA9 9PL, DA9 9PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA9 9RX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 47.6% | 47.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 52.4% | 52.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 9RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 50% | 58.4% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 27.7% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) 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 | 54.4% | 58.7% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 30.5% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 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 | 4.7% | 14.3% | 9.6% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 11.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 19.2% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 31% | -4.3% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 11.2% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 83.2% | 67.3% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 83.6% | 74.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 6% | 9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 73.2% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 11.9% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandpiper Close was 70.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% lower than the Greenhithe & Knockhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandpiper Close has the 36th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Greenhithe & Knockhall and the 154th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Sandpiper Close, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2024-11-14 | £195,584 |
| 69 Sandpiper Close, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-10-04 | £242,644 |
| 77 Sandpiper Close, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-08-13 | £199,744 |
| 67 Sandpiper Close, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-07-23 | £197,632 |
| 58 Sandpiper Close, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-06-18 | £185,078 |
DA9 9RX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knockhall Primary School Eynsford Road , DA9 9RF | 1out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brent Primary School London Road , Stone DA2 6BA | 4out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Craylands School Craylands Lane , DA10 0LP | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Milestone Road , DA2 6DW | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ebbsfleet Academy Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | 3out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 4,001 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 4,422 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurant, Bean Road | 428 yd | |
| Cafe De Dawn | Greenhithe Railway Station, Station Road | 534 yd | |
| Subway Restaurant @ Asda | Asda Superstores, Crossways Boulevard | 642 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Superstores, Crossways Boulevard | 642 yd | |
| St Mary Greenhithe Community Cafe | Church Hall, Mounts Road | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 293 London Road, Stone | 849 yd | |
| Sir John Franklin | High Street, Greenhithe | 923 yd | |
| The Pier Hotel | 6 High Street, Greenhithe | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | Asda Superstores, Crossways Boulevard | 642 yd | |
| J Coxedge Limited | 8 Hedge Place Road, Greenhithe | 712 yd | |
| Yangtze | Unit EVL008, Wintergarden | 977 yd | |
| Millie's Cookies | Unit KL02, Lower Rose Gallery | 977 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit EVL013, Wintergarden | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local Havelock Drive | Nisa, Unit A | 514 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstores, Crossways Boulevard | 642 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 285 London Road, Stone | 849 yd | |
| HMV | Unit U013, Upper Rose Gallery | 977 yd | |
| John Lewis - Food Hall | Lower Rose Gallery, Bluewater | 977 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.