DA12 1AU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Pelham ward and the Gravesham constituency.
The people who live in DA12 1AU are typical of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gravesham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00123315 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA12 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA12 1AU.
422
34
£ 42,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
74% of homes in DA12 1AU are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 1AU. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA12 1AU is above average at 134 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
Copperfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- A J Fresh Limited0.5 km
- Esso Garage0.8 km
- Exodus African Express0.4 km
- Lean Meats0.9 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Campbell Arms0.9 km
- Elephants Head1.0 km
- The Darnley Arms0.3 km
- The Somerset Arms0.3 km
- Old Gravesendians Sports Association0.7 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 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 Dove0.5 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Food Store Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Poundstretcher0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- New Dragon0.3 km
- Rainbow Grill0.3 km
- Kismet Kebab0.4 km
- Chicken Roost0.2 km
- Bangkok Mami0.2 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Sunnyside Guest House0.6 km
- Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant0.8 km
- The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend0.2 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.3 km
- Tilbury2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Civic Centre0.0 km
- Civic Centre0.1 km
- Gravesend Rail Station0.1 km
- Gravesend Railway Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA121AU · Data under Open Government Licence