Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

DA12 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA12 1DG.

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Population

465

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA12 1DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

DA12 1DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 22% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

DA12 1DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Gravesham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DA12 1DG offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DA12 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00123164 (shared with 33 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 1DG. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.4%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DA12 1DG is moderate at 84 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 offences246
Anti-social behaviour199
Other theft64
Criminal damage and arson56
Drugs37

school Local Schools

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Wrotham Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good470 pupils0.4 km
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Chantry Community Academy

Good456 pupils0.7 km
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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Outstanding1317 pupils0.7 km
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Gravesend Grammar School

Outstanding1353 pupils1.0 km
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Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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Saint George's Church of England School

Good1311 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

Good861 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • A J Fresh Limited0.6 km
  • Esso Garage0.7 km
  • Exodus African Express0.6 km
  • Lean Meats0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • + 64 more
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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

69 nearby
  • Cafe Inn0.6 km
  • McDonalds @ Asda Gravesend0.9 km
  • Munchies Peri Peri0.6 km
  • Aroma0.5 km
  • Bakers + Baristas0.6 km
  • + 64 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Poundstretcher1.0 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • New Dragon0.5 km
  • Rainbow Grill0.6 km
  • Blu Eats0.5 km
  • Burger-In-Law0.3 km
  • Favourite Chicken & Ribs0.5 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

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

  • Gravesend0.4 km
  • Tilbury Riverside1.6 km
  • Tilbury2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Clarence Row0.1 km
  • Clarence Row0.1 km
  • The Grove0.2 km
  • Tivoli House0.2 km
  • Tivoli House0.2 km