DA1 1BQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Hythe Street, 0.7km from Temple Hill in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Burnham ward and the Dartford constituency.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DA1 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00189714 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HYTHE STREET, DA1 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HYTHE STREET, DA1 1BQ.
137
26
£ 60,400 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA1 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. DA1 1BQ combines 69% economic activity with a 26-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA1 1BQ. The average age is 25.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA1 1BQ is above average at 91 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
River Mill Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Westgate Primary School
Temple Hill Primary Academy
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Dartford Grammar School
Dartford Science & Technology College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Nice Price0.5 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Gurkha Food & Wine0.6 km
- Like Foods International0.6 km
- Monikas Market0.6 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Royal Victoria And Bull Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Dartford Masonic Club Bar0.8 km
- The Stage Door0.5 km
- The Tiger0.9 km
- Atik0.5 km
- Dartford & District Irish Association0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- BeeZoo Espresso Bar0.2 km
- Bella Venezia0.6 km
- Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre1.0 km
- Coffee Pot0.4 km
- Dartford Dosa House0.5 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Food Plus Savemore0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Book Stall0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Diamond Grill0.6 km
- Invicta Spice0.2 km
- Kia Kebabs0.5 km
- Love Bubble Tea0.6 km
- Metro's0.7 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dartford0.2 km
- Crayford2.8 km
- Slade Green2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dartford Rail Station0.2 km
- Dartford Rail Station0.2 km
- Mill Pond Road0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Prospect Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA11BQ · Data under Open Government Licence