Norton Lane is in Greenhithe and in Dartford district. DA9 9XY is located in the Greenhithe & Knockhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 2018-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norton Lane, Greenhithe, DA9 9XY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA9 9HF, DA9 9HQ, DA9 9EZ, DA9 9HG, DA9 9HD, DA9 9HE, DA9 9ES, DA9 9ER, DA9 9HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA9 9XY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.1% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.9% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 9XY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 38.2% | 46.5% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 41.3% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 5.4% | -6.2% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 38.1% | 50.1% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 30.5% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 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 | 26.3% | 16.5% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 9.5% | -13.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 18.7% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 30.5% | 16.6% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 8.6% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 92.1% | 80.5% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 95.9% | 88.9% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 89.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norton Lane was 94.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% higher than the Greenhithe & Knockhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Norton Lane has the 26th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Greenhithe & Knockhall and the 112th highest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Norton Lane, Greenhithe, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2018-12-14 | £186,495 |
| 9 Norton Lane, Greenhithe, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2018-09-19 | £248,295 |
| 10 Norton Lane, Greenhithe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2018-09-06 | £114,708 |
| 8 Norton Lane, Greenhithe, Kent Other, an established residential building | £596,000 | 2016-09-01 | £640,049 |
DA9 9XY 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 | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 4,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knockhall Community Primary School Eynsford Road , DA9 9RF | - not rated | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knockhall Primary School Eynsford Road , DA9 9RF | 2out of 4 | 240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knockhall Academy Eynsford Road , DA9 9RF | - not rated | 240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Craylands School Craylands Lane , DA10 0LP | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Community Primary School Keary Road , DA10 0BU | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanscombe School Swanscombe Street , DA10 0BQ | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swan Valley Community School Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge School Stone Lodge Road , DA2 6FY | 3out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School Chadwell Road , RM17 5FP | 3out of 4 | 4,035 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries The Backstage Centre , High House Production Park RM19 1RJ | - not rated | 4,841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkerden Church of England Academy Colyer Drive , DA10 1HN | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leydenhatch Study Centre 80a the Brent , DA1 1YW | - not rated | 4,241 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 4,421 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Light Christian School Suite 1, Queensgate Centre , Orsett Road RM17 5DF | - not rated | 4,487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 609 yd | |
| Ch&Co @ Academy Of Medical Sciences (Ams) | 41 PORTLAND PLACE | 841 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurant, Bean Road | 869 yd | |
| Cafe De Dawn | Greenhithe Railway Station, Station Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhithe And Swanscombe Royal British Legion Social Club | London Road, Greenhithe | 368 yd | |
| Swanscombe Leisure Centre | Craylands Lane, Swanscombe | 818 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 16 Craylands Lane, Swanscombe | 818 yd | |
| Sir John Franklin | High Street, Greenhithe | 961 yd | |
| The Pier Hotel | 6 High Street, Greenhithe | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local Havelock Drive | Nisa, Unit A | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knockhall Playing Fields KNOCKHALL PLAYING FIELD KNOCKHALL PLAYING FIELD KNOCKHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Knockhall Primary School EYNSFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| The Craylands School CRAYLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Swanscombe Leisure Centre CRAYLANDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 730 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.