Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

MARKET STREET, DA1 1EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, DA1 1EZ.

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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
paymentsAffluence
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

No single demographic signal dominates DA1 1EZ — age 36, 21% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £290k.

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

DA1 1EZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Market Street, 0.6km 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. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (222 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA1 1EZ 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 1EZ. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

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

Crime rates near DA1 1EZ are high at 222 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences345
Anti-social behaviour205
Shoplifting203
Criminal damage and arson73
Public order67

school Local Schools

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Westgate Primary School

Good241 pupils0.4 km
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Dartford Science & Technology College

Good860 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

Good217 pupils0.7 km
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Dartford Primary Academy

Good671 pupils0.8 km
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Dartford Grammar School

Outstanding1534 pupils0.9 km
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Dartford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1241 pupils0.9 km
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River Mill Primary School

180 pupils1.1 km
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West Hill Primary Academy

Good534 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Dan Convenience Store (Costcutter)0.9 km
  • Barters News0.7 km
  • Nice Price0.2 km
  • Card Factory0.1 km
  • Colney Butchers0.9 km
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Healthy Living Centre Cafe1.0 km
  • BeeZoo Espresso Bar0.4 km
  • Bella Venezia0.2 km
  • Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre0.4 km
  • Coffee Pot0.3 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Golden Palace0.9 km
  • Pagoda Inn Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Diamond Grill0.3 km
  • Invicta Spice0.4 km
  • Kia Kebabs0.2 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Royal Victoria And Bull Hotel0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Dartford Masonic Club Bar0.8 km
  • The Stage Door0.2 km
  • Amar Hall0.4 km
  • Dartford Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Royal Naval Association0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dartford0.4 km
  • Crayford2.7 km
  • Slade Green3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Street0.0 km
  • Market Street0.0 km
  • Lowfield Street0.0 km
  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Market Street0.1 km