DA12 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Pelham ward and the Gravesham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DA12 1DH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00123327 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA12 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA12 1DH.
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 1DH 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 1DH. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA12 1DH is moderate at 60 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- A J Fresh Limited0.6 km
- BTK Off-Licence GV0.9 km
- Esso Garage0.7 km
- Exodus African Express0.6 km
- Lean Meats0.8 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Campbell Arms0.9 km
- The Darnley Arms0.2 km
- The Somerset Arms0.6 km
- Blakes0.6 km
- Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.8 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Cafe Inn0.6 km
- McDonalds @ Asda Gravesend1.0 km
- Munchies Peri Peri0.6 km
- Aroma0.6 km
- Bakers + Baristas0.6 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Iceland0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- New Dragon0.5 km
- Rainbow Grill0.6 km
- Blu Eats0.6 km
- Burger-In-Law0.3 km
- Favourite Chicken & Ribs0.6 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.8 km
- Sunnyside Guest House0.3 km
- Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend0.4 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.6 km
- Tilbury2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Clarence Row0.0 km
- Clarence Row0.0 km
- Tivoli House0.1 km
- Tivoli House0.1 km
- Tivoli House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA121DH · Data under Open Government Licence