DA12 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sheppy Place, 0.6km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Pelham ward and the Gravesham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DA12 1BT 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 is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £303k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00123324 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPPY PLACE, DA12 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPPY PLACE, DA12 1BT.
458
31
£ 42,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 1BT 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 1BT — age 31, 32% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 1BT. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 313,750
4 sales · Mean £ 298,375
Terraced
£ 268,500
4 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA12 1BT is moderate at 64 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
70 nearby- DKB General Store0.4 km
- East West Food & Wine0.1 km
- KH Halal Meat @ Spices0.5 km
- King Street Market0.5 km
- Londis Clock Tower Service Station0.5 km
- + 65 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.8 km
- Sunnyside Guest House0.4 km
- Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Blakes0.6 km
- Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.9 km
- Mivan0.7 km
- Old Prince Of Orange0.6 km
- The Compass Alehouse0.4 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Aroma0.6 km
- Bakers + Baristas0.6 km
- Chattorey Ltd0.1 km
- Chefs Delight0.4 km
- Coffee Republic Deli0.5 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Aldi Food Store Ltd1.0 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Blu Eats0.6 km
- Burger-In-Law0.3 km
- Favourite Chicken & Ribs0.5 km
- Griller0.1 km
- Marlin Plaice0.4 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend0.4 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.6 km
- Tilbury2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Clarence Row0.1 km
- Clarence Row0.1 km
- The Bat and Ball0.2 km
- Tivoli House0.2 km
- Tivoli House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA121BT · Data under Open Government Licence