Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

THE GROVE, DA12 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, DA12 1BF.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 54,600 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British58.3%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean10.6%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences362
Anti-social behaviour322
Other theft85
Criminal damage and arson80
Shoplifting69

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good470 pupils0.4 km
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Chantry Community Academy

Good456 pupils0.4 km
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Wrotham Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.5 km
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Gravesend Grammar School

Outstanding1353 pupils0.9 km
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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Outstanding1317 pupils1.0 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

Good861 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Catholic Comprehensive

Good1264 pupils1.2 km
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Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School

Good436 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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

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
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • CO-OP0.9 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Poundstretcher0.9 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

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