Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

WINDMILL STREET, DA12 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL STREET, DA12 1BD.

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Population

465

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DA12 1BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DA12 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 22% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA12 1BD is an up-and-coming urban area on Windmill Street, 0.7km from Windmill Hill 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, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00123164 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 1BD. 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

White / British72.4%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 rates near DA12 1BD are high at 143 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.

Violence and sexual offences359
Anti-social behaviour313
Other theft91
Criminal damage and arson81
Shoplifting69

school Local Schools

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Wrotham Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good470 pupils0.5 km
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Chantry Community Academy

Good456 pupils0.7 km
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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Outstanding1317 pupils0.7 km
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Gravesend Grammar School

Outstanding1353 pupils1.0 km
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Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

Good861 pupils1.3 km
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Saint George's Church of England School

Good1311 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Premier CJC Convenience Store1.0 km
  • A J Fresh Limited0.5 km
  • Esso Garage0.8 km
  • Exodus African Express0.5 km
  • Lean Meats0.9 km
  • + 63 more
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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Campbell Arms0.9 km
  • The Darnley Arms0.3 km
  • The Somerset Arms0.4 km
  • Old Gravesendians Sports Association0.6 km
  • Peacock Public House0.2 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

70 nearby
  • Cafe Inn0.4 km
  • McDonalds @ Asda Gravesend0.8 km
  • Munchies Peri Peri0.4 km
  • Invicta Food Design @ Gravesend Rugby Football Club0.8 km
  • China Dove0.5 km
  • + 65 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Food Store Ltd1.0 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Poundstretcher0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • New Dragon0.4 km
  • Rainbow Grill0.4 km
  • Kismet Kebab0.5 km
  • Chicken Roost0.2 km
  • Bangkok Mami0.2 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Sunnyside Guest House0.5 km
  • Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gravesend0.3 km
  • Tilbury Riverside1.4 km
  • Tilbury2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Civic Centre0.1 km
  • The Grove0.2 km
  • Civic Centre0.2 km
  • Clarence Row0.2 km
  • Clarence Row0.2 km