DA1 1BN 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.
For renters and young professionals, DA1 1BN offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dartford. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA1 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00189718 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HYTHE STREET, DA1 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HYTHE STREET, DA1 1BN.
328
30
£ 60,400 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA1 1BN 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
DA1 1BN is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 1BN. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA1 1BN is above average at 106 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.
school Local Schools
River Mill Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Westgate Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Temple Hill Primary Academy
Dartford Grammar School
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Dartford Science & Technology College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Nice Price0.5 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Gurkha Food & Wine0.5 km
- Like Foods International0.6 km
- Monikas Market0.5 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Royal Victoria And Bull Hotel0.5 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 Centre0.9 km
- Coffee Pot0.3 km
- Dartford Dosa House0.5 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Food Plus Savemore0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Book Stall0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Diamond Grill0.5 km
- Invicta Spice0.2 km
- Kia Kebabs0.5 km
- Love Bubble Tea0.6 km
- Metro's0.6 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dartford0.2 km
- Crayford2.7 km
- Slade Green2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dartford Rail Station0.2 km
- Dartford Rail Station0.2 km
- Prospect Place0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Mill Pond Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA11BN · Data under Open Government Licence