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People & Demographics
Hawley Rd, Dartford DA1 1PU
DA1 1PYDartford
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in DA1 1PY.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
The Census 2021 reports a population density of 726 people per square kilometre for this area (closest match to OA output area). This figure highlights how concentrated the population is within the neighbourhood, helping to evaluate its overall spaciousness or density.
DA1 1PY has a population density in line with the regional average of 486.5 people per km2, as recorded in the Census 2021. This balance suggests a well-rounded area that offers a nice mix of space and convenience. Residents can likely enjoy access to local amenities, public transport, and community resources without feeling overly crowded or isolated. Such areas often appeal to a broad range of people, from families seeking a friendly neighbourhood to professionals who value a balance between work and leisure.
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49Population Density.
Category | DA1 1PY* | South East | England & Wales |
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* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in DA1 1PY are married?
As per Census 2021, 48.6% of people in the postcode DA1 1PY are married or in a civil partnership. This figure is higher than than the marriage rate across England & Wales, which is 44.7%, representing a difference of 8.7%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
48.6%
8.7%Percentage of people in DA1 1PY who are married.
Category | DA1 1PY* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 276 | 7,554,580 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 100 (36.2%) | 2,628,945 (34.8%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 134 (48.6%) | 3,596,697 (47.6%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 134 (48.6%) | 3,579,942 (47.4%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 132 (47.8%) | 3,557,428 (47.1%) | 20,336,565 (44.2%) |
Married: Same sex | 2 (0.7%) | 22,514 (0.3%) | 127,509 (0.3%) |
Civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 16,755 (0.2%) | 97,568 (0.2%) |
Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0 (0.0%) | 5,419 (0.1%) | 34,067 (0.1%) |
Civil partnership: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 11,336 (0.2%) | 63,501 (0.1%) |
Separated | 1 (0.4%) | 161,395 (2.1%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 1 (0.4%) | 160,211 (2.1%) | 1,025,977 (2.2%) |
Separated but in a civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 1,184 (0.0%) | 7,541 (0.0%) |
Dissolved | 29 (10.5%) | 705,127 (9.3%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 29 (10.5%) | 703,179 (9.3%) | 4,160,359 (9.0%) |
Civil partnership dissolved | 0 (0.0%) | 1,948 (0.0%) | 11,280 (0.0%) |
Widowed or surviving civil partnership partner | 12 (4.3%) | 462,416 (6.1%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 12 (4.3%) | 461,641 (6.1%) | 2,785,998 (6.1%) |
Surviving partner from civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 775 (0.0%) | 4,038 (0.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
17.6% of the residents in DA1 1PY are children who are 15 years old or younger, compared to 17.3% across the whole of England. Conversely, 22.6% of the population are 65 years or older, falling within the retirement age bracket.
This is largely in line with the rest of the country.
22.6%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | DA1 1PY* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 341 | 9,278,066 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 16 (4.7%) | 495,302 (5.3%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 20 (5.9%) | 552,246 (6.0%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 24 (7.0%) | 568,993 (6.1%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 14 (4.1%) | 524,049 (5.6%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 15 (4.4%) | 516,468 (5.6%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 25 (7.3%) | 546,006 (5.9%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 27 (7.9%) | 603,564 (6.5%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 21 (6.2%) | 607,726 (6.6%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 24 (7.0%) | 604,387 (6.5%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 24 (7.0%) | 614,717 (6.6%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 21 (6.2%) | 657,101 (7.1%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 24 (7.0%) | 641,094 (6.9%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 20 (5.9%) | 542,155 (5.8%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 15 (4.4%) | 462,272 (5.0%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 26 (7.6%) | 481,549 (5.2%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 13 (3.8%) | 357,688 (3.9%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 3 (0.9%) | 249,372 (2.7%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 9 (2.6%) | 253,377 (2.7%) | 1,372,301 (2.4%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
According to the 2021 Census, 9.9% of households in the DA1 1PY postcode are occupied by a single person. This is lower than than the rate across England & Wales, differing by -22.7% from the national average, where 12.8% of households consist of a single individual.
9.9%
-22.7%Percentage of DA1 1PY households that contain a single person.
Category | DA1 1PY* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 131 | 3,807,967 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 23 (17.6%) | 1,081,739 (28.4%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 13 (9.9%) | 503,974 (13.2%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 10 (7.6%) | 577,765 (15.2%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 100 (76.3%) | 2,473,698 (65.0%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 18 (13.7%) | 386,986 (10.2%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 44 (33.6%) | 1,260,379 (33.1%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 11 (8.4%) | 420,975 (11.1%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 22 (16.8%) | 619,300 (16.3%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 11 (8.4%) | 220,104 (5.8%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 29 (22.1%) | 433,453 (11.4%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 8 (6.1%) | 240,827 (6.3%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 17 (13.0%) | 166,572 (4.4%) | 1,053,001 (4.5%) |
Single family cohabiting: children non-dependent | 4 (3.1%) | 26,054 (0.7%) | 169,017 (0.7%) |
Single family lone parent | 9 (6.9%) | 369,841 (9.7%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 4 (3.1%) | 227,161 (6.0%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 5 (3.8%) | 142,680 (3.7%) | 977,825 (4.2%) |
Single family other | 0 (0.0%) | 23,039 (0.6%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Single family other household: Other | 0 (0.0%) | 23,039 (0.6%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Other types | 8 (6.1%) | 252,530 (6.6%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 3 (2.3%) | 93,493 (2.5%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 5 (3.8%) | 159,037 (4.2%) | 990,594 (4.2%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00122727), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (DA1 1PY) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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