Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

HYTHE STREET, DA1 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HYTHE STREET, DA1 1BX.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 60,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DA1 1BX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

DA1 1BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £285k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA1 1BX is an up-and-coming urban area on Hythe Street, 0.7km from Dartford in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Dartford constituency.

This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dartford.

Safety: Crime rates are high (198 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA1 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00189699 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA1 1BX. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.5%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean18.6%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near DA1 1BX are high at 198 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences385
Shoplifting241
Anti-social behaviour224
Criminal damage and arson83
Other theft77

school Local Schools

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Westgate Primary School

Good241 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

Good217 pupils0.6 km
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Dartford Science & Technology College

Good860 pupils0.6 km
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Dartford Grammar School

Outstanding1534 pupils0.8 km
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Dartford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1241 pupils0.9 km
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Dartford Primary Academy

Good671 pupils0.9 km
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River Mill Primary School

180 pupils1.0 km
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West Hill Primary Academy

Good534 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Pagoda Inn Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Diamond Grill0.2 km
  • Invicta Spice0.3 km
  • Kia Kebabs0.0 km
  • Love Bubble Tea0.1 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Barters News0.9 km
  • Nice Price0.2 km
  • Card Factory0.1 km
  • Dartford Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Gurkha Food & Wine0.2 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Royal Victoria And Bull Hotel0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Dartford Masonic Club Bar0.6 km
  • The Stage Door0.0 km
  • Amar Hall0.5 km
  • Dartford Conservative Club0.2 km
  • Royal Naval Association0.5 km
  • + 18 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • BeeZoo Espresso Bar0.3 km
  • Bella Venezia0.2 km
  • Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • Coffee Pot0.1 km
  • Dartford Dosa House0.0 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Food Plus Savemore0.2 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • The Book Stall0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dartford0.3 km
  • Crayford2.6 km
  • Slade Green3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hythe Street0.0 km
  • Spital Street0.1 km
  • Hythe Street0.1 km
  • Spital Street0.1 km
  • Kent Road0.1 km