We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Fleet Downs in Dartford from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Fleet Downs older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Fleet Downs and Dartford? Is Fleet Downs an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Fleet Downs & Dartford Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Fleet Downs in the Dartford local area district.
Area |
Born in UK |
Born outside UK |
Brent (Dartford) |
81.58% |
18.42% |
Dartford |
80.32% |
19.68% |
South East |
84.24% |
15.76% |
England |
82.65% |
17.35% |
Fleet Downs compared to other wards in Dartford
# |
Ward |
Born in UK |
Born outside UK |
1 |
Town |
55.95% |
44.05% |
2 |
Bridge |
61.91% |
38.09% |
3 |
Burnham |
69.21% |
30.79% |
4 |
Ebbsfleet |
69.85% |
30.15% |
5 |
Newtown |
73.97% |
26.03% |
6 |
West Hill |
75.6% |
24.4% |
7 |
Temple Hill |
78.24% |
21.76% |
8 |
Stone House |
78.48% |
21.52% |
9 |
Stone Castle |
79.03% |
20.97% |
10 |
Greenhithe & Knockhall |
80.96% |
19.04% |
11 |
Princes |
81.24% |
18.76% |
12 |
Brent |
81.58% |
18.42% |
13 |
Swanscombe |
85.29% |
14.71% |
14 |
Heath |
86.64% |
13.36% |
15 |
Bean & Village Park |
87.55% |
12.45% |
16 |
Maypole & Leyton Cross |
87.93% |
12.07% |
17 |
Joyden's Wood |
90.01% |
9.99% |
18 |
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley |
93.25% |
6.75% |
19 |
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet |
93.69% |
6.31% |
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Fleet Downs is ranked 12 out of 19 wards in Dartford for the number of residents born outside of the UK.
Fleet Downs Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Brent.
Age Band |
Proportion |
4 & under |
|
5 - 9 years |
|
10 - 15 years |
|
16 - 19 years |
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20 - 24 years |
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25 - 34 years |
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35 - 49 years |
|
50 - 64 years |
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65 - 74 years |
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75 - 84 years |
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85 years & over |
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Fleet Downs Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Dartford.
Area |
Unemployed |
Yearly Change |
Dartford |
3% |
-0.1% |
South East |
2.9% |
-0.3% |
England |
3.8% |
-0.3% |
UK |
3.7% |
-0.3% |
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Fleet Downs on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Fleet Downs.
Economic Status |
Proportion |
In Employment |
61.08% |
In Part-Time Work |
24.69% |
Unemployed |
4.12% |
75.31% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Fleet Downs
Fleet Downs Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Fleet Downs residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared Fleet Downs to the national average for England.
Level |
Brent |
England |
No Qualifications |
17.42% |
18.08% |
Level 1 |
11.57% |
9.69% |
Level 2 |
16.68% |
13.32% |
Apprenticeship |
6.18% |
5.32% |
Level 3 |
16.51% |
16.92% |
Level 4 |
28.56% |
33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Fleet Downs and Dartford
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Fleet Downs either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.92 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.08 of Fleet Downs residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area |
Owned |
Rented |
Brent (Dartford) |
78.92% |
21.08% |
Dartford |
65.65% |
34.35% |
South East |
65.66% |
34.34% |
England |
61.31% |
38.69% |
Fleet Downs has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Fleet Downs compared to other wards in Dartford
# |
Ward |
Owned |
Rented |
1 |
Joyden's Wood |
90.48% |
9.52% |
2 |
Heath (Dartford) |
89.2% |
10.8% |
3 |
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet |
83.95% |
16.05% |
4 |
Bridge (Dartford) |
79.86% |
20.14% |
5 |
Maypole & Leyton Cross |
79.8% |
20.2% |
6 |
Bean & Village Park |
79.22% |
20.78% |
7 |
Brent (Dartford) |
78.92% |
21.08% |
8 |
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley |
78.37% |
21.63% |
9 |
West Hill (Dartford) |
70.85% |
29.15% |
10 |
Newtown (Dartford) |
63.15% |
36.85% |
11 |
Greenhithe & Knockhall |
60.04% |
39.96% |
12 |
Ebbsfleet |
59.55% |
40.45% |
13 |
Stone House |
58.42% |
41.58% |
14 |
Burnham |
58.22% |
41.78% |
15 |
Stone Castle |
57.17% |
42.83% |
16 |
Town (Dartford) |
51.25% |
48.75% |
17 |
Swanscombe |
49.51% |
50.49% |
18 |
Princes |
49.41% |
50.59% |
19 |
Temple Hill |
43.69% |
56.31% |
Fleet Downs is ranked 7 out of 19 wards in Dartford for the percentage of home owners.
Fleet Downs Health Statistics
Brent has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area |
VG |
G |
F |
B |
VB |
Brent (Dartford) |
51.18% |
33.89% |
11.92% |
2.44% |
0.57% |
Dartford |
52.36% |
33.13% |
10.75% |
2.9% |
0.86% |
South East |
49.98% |
34.01% |
11.77% |
3.31% |
0.93% |
England |
48.49% |
33.71% |
12.65% |
3.98% |
1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Dartford changed since 2011?
Dartford residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 2.08% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year |
VG |
G |
F |
B |
VB |
2011 |
48.55% |
34.86% |
12.16% |
3.4% |
1.03% |
2021 |
52.36% |
33.13% |
10.75% |
2.9% |
0.86% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Fleet Downs?
The largest employment sector in Fleet Downs is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector |
Proportion |
Professional Occupations |
20.66% |
Associate Professional & Technical |
12.5% |
Administrative & Secretarial |
12.5% |
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials |
10.61% |
Skilled Trades |
10.51% |
Caring, leisure & Other Services |
9.35% |
Elementary Occupations |
8.39% |
Process Plant & Machine Operatives |
6.93% |
What is the population of Fleet Downs and Dartford?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Dartford including Fleet Downs. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
Ward |
Population |
Bean & Village Park |
2721 |
Brent |
5850 |
Bridge |
2940 |
Burnham |
3303 |
Darenth |
3052 |
Ebbsfleet |
1115 |
Greenhithe & Knockhall |
10380 |
Heath |
5646 |
Joyden's Wood |
5019 |
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet |
6542 |
Maypole & Leyton Cross |
3112 |
Newtown |
6413 |
Princes |
5679 |
Stone Castle |
7833 |
Stone House |
6689 |
Swanscombe |
7278 |
Temple Hill |
12137 |
Town |
1864 |
West Hill |
8754 |
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley |
7724 |
Dartford Total |
114051 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
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