Lucas Crescent, Greenhithe, DA9 9XH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA9 9XH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.6%	51.3%	4.7%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	53.4%	48.7%	-4.7%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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 9XH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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	35.6%	33.5%	-2.1%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	48.4%	54.7%	6.3%	44.2%	10.5%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.3%	2.8%	-1.5%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	9.6%	7.5%	-2.1%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.7%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) 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	68.1%	58.4%	-9.7%	48.4%	10.0%
Good health	27.5%	33.2%	5.7%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	4.4%	6.2%	1.8%	12.7%	-6.5%
Bad health	0%	2.2%	2.2%	4.0%	-1.8%

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.

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 52.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.4%	12.6%	5.2%	18.2%	-5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	4.7%	-4.9%	9.6%	-4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	12.6%	-6.5%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	2.3%	0.2%	5.3%	-3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	15.8%	5.2%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	46.8%	52.1%	5.3%	33.8%	18.3%
Other	4.3%	0%	-4.3%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.3% 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	0%	2.2%	2.2%	1.1%	1.1%
Chinese	1.2%	1.8%	0.6%	0.7%	1.1%
Indian	3.2%	3.3%	0.1%	3.1%	0.2%
Other Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	6%	14.4%	8.4%	2.5%	11.9%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	3.7%	3.7%	0.5%	3.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	0.8%	1.4%
Mixed White and African	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	0.4%	1.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	82.9%	65.3%	-17.6%	81.4%	-16.1%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.3% 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	86.9%	78.3%	-8.6%	83.2%	-4.9%
European Union	3.6%	6.6%	3.0%	6.1%	0.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	3.6%	9.2%	5.6%	2.7%	6.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	3.7%	2.1%	5.6%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.4%	1.5%	-0.9%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.5%	78.3%	-8.2%	83.2%	-4.9%
10+ Years	0.8%	16.9%	16.1%	9.8%	7.1%
5-10 Years	2%	3.3%	1.3%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	3.2%	1.1%	-2.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	7.6%	0.4%	-7.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.8%	76.7%	9.1%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Spain	1.5%	0.4%	1.1%
Lithuania	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Central and Western Africa	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	1.8%	13.5%	-11.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32%	37.2%	-5.2%
Christian	51.8%	46.2%	5.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	4.8%	6.5%	-1.7%
Sikh	2.9%	0.9%	2.0%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Lucas Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lucas Crescent was 106.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% higher than the Greenhithe & Knockhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lucas Crescent has the 23rd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Greenhithe & Knockhall and the 95th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£71,500

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in DA9 9XH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Lucas Crescent are based on 11 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 Lucas Crescent, Greenhithe, DA9 9XH

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA9 9XH

Average Price
£462,607

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£428,969

Detached
£597,155

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lucas Crescent

Average Price
£495,605

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£486,297

Detached
£588,676

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lucas CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Lucas Crescent, Greenhithe, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£330,000	2019-10-18	£383,640
3 Lucas Crescent, Greenhithe, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2019-07-12	£424,146
5 Lucas Crescent, Greenhithe, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2014-06-17	£417,153
1 Lucas Crescent, Greenhithe, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£249,999	2012-06-08	£475,432
5 Lucas Crescent, Greenhithe, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£249,000	2006-06-15	£475,364

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA9 9XH

Employment

DA9 9XH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 9XH 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	103
Self-Employed	42
Part-Time Employee	22
Retired	21
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Construction	14
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Transport and storage	10
Information and communication	10
Other	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Manufacturing	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Mining and quarrying	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	4,957 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	467 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Craylands School Craylands Lane , DA10 0LP	3out of 4	1,403 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School Hayes Road , Horns Cross DA9 9EF	3out of 4	2,186 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Community Primary School Keary Road , DA10 0BU	3out of 4	2,206 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Orchard Primary Academy Cherry Orchard , Cherry Orchard Road DA10 1AD	- not rated	2,481 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	2,429 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD	- not rated	2,946 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA	4out of 4	3,676 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF	- not rated	3,889 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE	3out of 4	4,246 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ch&Co @ Academy Of Medical Sciences (Ams)	41 PORTLAND PLACE	442 yd
St Mary Greenhithe Community Cafe	Church Hall, Mounts Road	624 yd
Cafe De Dawn	Greenhithe Railway Station, Station Road	632 yd
McDonalds	McDonalds Restaurant, Bean Road	667 yd
Subway Restaurant @ Asda	Asda Superstores, Crossways Boulevard	915 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greenhithe And Swanscombe Royal British Legion Social Club	London Road, Greenhithe	222 yd
Sir John Franklin	High Street, Greenhithe	420 yd
The Pier Hotel	6 High Street, Greenhithe	420 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sushi Daily	Asda Superstores, Crossways Boulevard		915 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda	Asda Superstores, Crossways Boulevard		915 yd
Nisa Local Havelock Drive	Nisa, Unit A		994 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Knockhall Primary School EYNSFORD ROAD	grass pitches	351 yd
Knockhall Playing Fields KNOCKHALL PLAYING FIELD KNOCKHALL PLAYING FIELD KNOCKHALL ROAD	grass pitches	625 yd
The Craylands School CRAYLANDS LANE	grass pitches	1,044 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	76.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	131.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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