DA12 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Windmill Street, 0.7km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Pelham ward and the Gravesham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DA12 1BL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gravesham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00123327 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDMILL STREET, DA12 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL STREET, DA12 1BL.
286
36
£ 42,800 /yr
55%
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
DA12 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 28% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 10.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 1BL. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 166,000
8 sales · Mean £ 165,906
Terraced
£ 450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 411,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA12 1BL is above average at 91 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
Whitehill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- A J Fresh Limited0.6 km
- BTK Off-Licence GV1.0 km
- Esso Garage0.7 km
- Exodus African Express0.5 km
- Lean Meats0.8 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Campbell Arms0.9 km
- The Darnley Arms0.2 km
- The Somerset Arms0.5 km
- Blakes0.5 km
- Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.8 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Cafe Inn0.5 km
- McDonalds @ Asda Gravesend0.9 km
- Munchies Peri Peri0.5 km
- Aroma0.5 km
- Bakers + Baristas0.5 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Food Store Ltd1.0 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- New Dragon0.4 km
- Rainbow Grill0.5 km
- Blu Eats0.5 km
- Burger-In-Law0.3 km
- Favourite Chicken & Ribs0.5 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.7 km
- Sunnyside Guest House0.4 km
- Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend0.3 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.5 km
- Tilbury2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Clarence Row0.1 km
- Clarence Row0.1 km
- Civic Centre0.2 km
- The Grove0.2 km
- Tivoli House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA121BL · Data under Open Government Licence