DA12 1BH is an up-and-coming urban area on Zion Place, 0.7km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Pelham ward and the Gravesham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DA12 1BH offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gravesham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, up 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00123324 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ZION PLACE, DA12 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ZION PLACE, DA12 1BH.
458
31
£ 42,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 1BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DA12 1BH — age 31, 32% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £300k. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 1BH. The average age is 31.0. 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
Terraced
£ 290,000
10 sales · Mean £ 280,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA12 1BH is above average at 111 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
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Chantry Community Academy
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Gravesend Grammar School
Saint George's Church of England School
Copperfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- DKB General Store0.4 km
- East West Food & Wine0.2 km
- KH Halal Meat @ Spices0.5 km
- King Street Market0.4 km
- Londis Clock Tower Service Station0.4 km
- + 64 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.7 km
- Sunnyside Guest House0.5 km
- Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Blakes0.5 km
- Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.9 km
- Mivan0.6 km
- Old Prince Of Orange0.7 km
- The Compass Alehouse0.3 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Aroma0.5 km
- Bakers + Baristas0.5 km
- Chattorey Ltd0.2 km
- Chefs Delight0.3 km
- Coffee Republic Deli0.4 km
- + 65 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Aldi Food Store Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Blu Eats0.5 km
- Burger-In-Law0.3 km
- Favourite Chicken & Ribs0.4 km
- Griller0.1 km
- Marlin Plaice0.3 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend0.3 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.5 km
- Tilbury2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Civic Centre0.1 km
- Clarence Row0.1 km
- Clarence Row0.2 km
- Civic Centre0.2 km
- The Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA121BH · Data under Open Government Licence