Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

HIGH STREET, DA1 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, DA1 1DS.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 60,400 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

DA1 1DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 21% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

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

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dartford. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (207 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for DA1 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00189775 (shared with 70 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 1DS. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.2%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean13.0%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 48%
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.

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

Crime rates near DA1 1DS are high at 207 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 offences344
Shoplifting203
Anti-social behaviour202
Criminal damage and arson70
Public order69

school Local Schools

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Westgate Primary School

Good241 pupils0.6 km
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Dartford Primary Academy

Good671 pupils0.7 km
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Dartford Science & Technology College

Good860 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

Good217 pupils0.9 km
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Dartford Grammar School

Outstanding1534 pupils1.0 km
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River Mill Primary School

180 pupils1.0 km
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Dartford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1241 pupils1.1 km
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Dan Convenience Store (Costcutter)1.0 km
  • Barters News0.8 km
  • Nice Price0.1 km
  • Card Factory0.2 km
  • Colney Butchers0.8 km
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Club Room Cafe @ David Lloyd0.9 km
  • BeeZoo Espresso Bar0.4 km
  • Bella Venezia0.0 km
  • Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre0.4 km
  • Coffee Pot0.3 km
  • + 42 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Golden Palace1.0 km
  • Pagoda Inn Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Diamond Grill0.4 km
  • Invicta Spice0.4 km
  • Kia Kebabs0.2 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Royal Victoria And Bull Hotel0.2 km
  • Fulwich Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Dartford Masonic Club Bar0.9 km
  • The Stage Door0.2 km
  • The Tiger0.6 km
  • Atik0.5 km
  • Dartford & District Irish Association0.2 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Food Plus Savemore0.1 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • The Book Stall0.4 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dartford0.4 km
  • Crayford2.9 km
  • Stone Crossing-Horns Cross3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Holy Trinity Church0.0 km
  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Market Street0.1 km