DA12 1BF is an active urban area on The Grove, 0.6km from Milton in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Gravesham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gravesham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 12.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00123165 (shared with 458 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GROVE, DA12 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, DA12 1BF.
378
39
£ 54,600 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DA12 1BF spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £225k. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 1BF. The average age is 38.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 190,000
47 sales · Mean £ 195,484
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DA12 1BF 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.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Chantry Community Academy
Wrotham Road Primary School
Gravesend Grammar School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Denton Grocers1.0 km
- Milton Express1.0 km
- Premier CJC Convenience Store0.7 km
- A J Fresh Limited0.8 km
- Exodus African Express0.6 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Milton Social Club0.9 km
- The Darnley Arms0.6 km
- The Somerset Arms0.5 km
- Old Gravesendians Sports Association0.6 km
- Peacock Public House0.2 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- JK Takeaway House1.0 km
- New Dragon0.6 km
- Rainbow Grill0.5 km
- Kismet Kebab0.1 km
- Chicken Roost0.2 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Cafe Inn0.5 km
- McDonalds @ Asda Gravesend1.0 km
- Munchies Peri Peri0.5 km
- Invicta Food Design @ Gravesend Rugby Football Club0.7 km
- China Dove0.2 km
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- CO-OP0.9 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Sunnyside Guest House0.7 km
- The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend0.4 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.4 km
- Tilbury2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Clock Tower0.1 km
- Clock Tower0.1 km
- Clock Tower Harmer Street0.2 km
- Parrock Street0.2 km
- The Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA121BF · Data under Open Government Licence