Dartford
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Dartford in Kent is a historic market town on the River Darent, known for Dartford Heath, Central Park, and the nearby Bluewater Shopping Centre. The town offers a mix of heritage buildings, riverside walks, and excellent transport links via the M25 and high-speed rail, making it a popular commuter hub with easy access to London and the Kent countryside.
Wards in Dartford
Dartford is divided into 19 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bean & Village Park
- Brent
- Bridge
- Burnham
- Darenth
- Ebbsfleet
- Greenhithe & Knockhall
- Heath
- Joyden's Wood
- Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
- Maypole & Leyton Cross
- Newtown
- Princes
- Stone Castle
- Stone House
- Swanscombe
- Temple Hill
- Town
- West Hill
Dartford is a constituency that covers these wards in Dartford.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 28,176 | 25.39% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,951 | 6.26% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,707 | 15.06% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 25,736 | 23.20% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,865 | 17.00% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 14,517 | 13.08% | 1,846,995 | 19.69% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 71,682 | 65.86% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| African | 9,614 | 8.83% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Other White | 6,931 | 6.37% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 5,004 | 4.60% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 3,346 | 3.07% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,065 | 1.90% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Other Black | 1,308 | 1.20% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Chinese | 1,144 | 1.05% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 1,102 | 1.01% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,028 | 0.94% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 952 | 0.87% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 936 | 0.86% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 890 | 0.82% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 751 | 0.69% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Pakistani | 725 | 0.67% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 693 | 0.64% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 282 | 0.26% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 238 | 0.22% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 150 | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.17% |