Area Information for West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW

Summary Back to Top

West Hill in Dartford is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the West Hill ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Dartford. This page combines information for the address West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of DA1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Dartford
Ward West Hill
Constituency Dartford * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW:

Shepherds Lane, Dartford, DA1 2JZ
Shepherds Lane, Dartford, DA1 2NL
Tower Road, Dartford, DA1 2HA
Shepherds Lane, Dartford, DA1 2JB
West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HJ
Tower Road, Dartford, DA1 2HE

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about DA1 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing West Hill, Dartford consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 9
Semi-Detached 64
Terraced 31
Flat (Purpose-Built) 10
Flat (Converted) 5
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Total 121
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing West Hill, Dartford contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 28% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 34
Owned with Mortgage 39
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 31
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 10
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 119

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 33
Two People 30
Three People 16
Four People 34
Five People 6
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 120

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing West Hill, Dartford consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 33
Family Household 81
Other Household 6
Total 120

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 53
Deprived In One Dimension 47
Deprived In Two Dimensions 15
Deprived In Three Dimensions 5
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 120

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Dartford constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 153
Female 160
Total 313

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 15
5-9 12
10-14 22
15-19 33
20-24 21
25-29 11
30-34 14
35-39 9
40-44 21
45-49 26
50-54 32
55-59 29
60-64 18
65-69 14
70-74 12
75-79 6
80-84 14
85+ 5
Total 314

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode DA1 2HW does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 87
Married 123
Separated 3
Divorced 28
Widowed 17
Total 258

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 141
Good 114
Fair 43
Bad 13
Very Bad 4
Total 315

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 89
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 41
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 44
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 23
No GCSEs or Equivalent 44
Other 7
Total 258

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 74% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 233
Mixed Ethnicity 5
Indian 11
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 16
Chinese 2
Other Asian 29
Black African 15
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Total 314

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 259
European Union 9
Rest of Europe 4
Africa 10
Middle East and Asia 32
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 315

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 259
10+ Years 44
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 2
Less Than 2 Years 4
Total 313

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to DA1 2HW.

Passport(s) Held
None 23
United Kingdom 266
European Union 13
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 10

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 105
Christian 146
Buddhist 2
Hindu 28
Jewish 0
Muslim 12
Sikh 8
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 11
Total 314

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 92
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 31
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 27
Retired 56
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 11
Other 4
Total 258

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 19
Professional Occupations 34
Associate Professional Occupations 11
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 19
Skilled Trades Occupations 11
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 19
Total 148

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 37
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 54
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 34
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 20
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 24
Semi-Routine Occupation 34
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 19
Full-time Student 26
Total 261

Policing and Crime (83) Back to Top

West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW is within the West Hill policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 83 crimes were reported within half a mile of DA1 2HW.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 83 crimes committed near West Hill
Neighbourhood Team Address West Hill
Force Website: https://www.kent.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to DA1 2HW. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for DA1 2HW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW. The nearest railway station is Dartford, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Dartford 0.6 miles
Crayford 1.2 miles
Slade Green 1.7 miles
Barnehurst 2.3 miles
Bexley 2.5 miles
Stone Crossing 2.5 miles
Purfleet 2.8 miles
Erith 2.8 miles
Greenhithe for Bluewater 3.2 miles
Farningham Road 3.3 miles
Bexleyheath 3.3 miles
Albany Park 3.5 miles
Swanley 3.9 miles
Belvedere 3.9 miles
Chafford Hundred Lakeside 4.5 miles
Sidcup 4.5 miles
Swanscombe 4.5 miles
Welling 4.7 miles
Abbey Wood 4.8 miles
Ebbsfleet International 5 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW. The nearest Overground station is Barking Riverside, approximately 6.4 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW. The nearest is Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford, approximately 260 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford 260 yards
    
West Hill Primary Academy 310 yards
    
Westgate Primary School 540 yards
    
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford 830 yards
    
Wentworth Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Oakfield Primary Academy 0.9 miles
    
River Mill Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Haberdashers' Crayford Primary 1 mile
    
Leigh Academy Dartford 1 mile
    
Temple Hill Primary Academy 1.2 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW. The nearest is Dartford Grammar School, approximately 70 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Dartford Grammar School 70 yards
    
Dartford Grammar School for Girls 310 yards
    
Dartford Science & Technology College 500 yards
    
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls 1.2 miles
    
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy 1.2 miles
    
The Leigh UTC 1.3 miles
    
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 1.3 miles
    
Wilmington Academy 1.3 miles
    
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy 1.4 miles
    
Stone Lodge School 1.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW. The nearest is Redwood Practice, approximately 120 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW. The nearest is Simon Collins Community Dental Service, approximately 120 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW. The nearest is Livingstone Community Hospital - Virgin Care Adult Community Services, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW. The nearest is Boots-Dartford - High St, approximately 0.5 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in DA1 2HW

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Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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