DA12 1AE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Milton in Gravesend. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Gravesham constituency.
This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00123164 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA12 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA12 1AE.
465
32
£ 42,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DA12 1AE spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 1AE. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA12 1AE is above average at 137 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wrotham Road Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Chantry Community Academy
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Gravesend Grammar School
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Northfleet Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Premier CJC Convenience Store0.9 km
- A J Fresh Limited0.5 km
- Esso Garage1.0 km
- Exodus African Express0.3 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- The Darnley Arms0.5 km
- The Somerset Arms0.3 km
- Old Gravesendians Sports Association0.8 km
- Peacock Public House0.3 km
- The Grapes0.2 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Cafe Inn0.3 km
- McDonalds @ Asda Gravesend0.7 km
- Munchies Peri Peri0.3 km
- Invicta Food Design @ Gravesend Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- China Dove0.3 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Food Store Ltd1.0 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Poundstretcher0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- New Dragon0.3 km
- Rainbow Grill0.3 km
- Kismet Kebab0.3 km
- Chicken Roost0.3 km
- Bangkok Mami0.2 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Sunnyside Guest House0.8 km
- Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant0.8 km
- The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend0.2 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.2 km
- Tilbury2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Stone Street0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- Parrock Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA121AE · Data under Open Government Licence