DA12 1EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Peacock Street, 0.6km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Gravesham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DA12 1EG offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gravesham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00123168 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEACOCK STREET, DA12 1EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEACOCK STREET, DA12 1EG.
404
34
£ 42,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 1EG 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
DA12 1EG has a highly multicultural community character — 58% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 1EG. The average age is 34.3. 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
£ 272,500
4 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA12 1EG is moderate at 88 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Wrotham Road Primary School
Chantry Community Academy
Gravesend Grammar School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Whitehill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Denton Grocers1.0 km
- Milton Express1.0 km
- Premier CJC Convenience Store0.7 km
- A J Fresh Limited0.8 km
- Esso Garage1.0 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Milton Social Club0.9 km
- The Darnley Arms0.5 km
- The Somerset Arms0.6 km
- The Echo0.9 km
- Old Gravesendians Sports Association0.4 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- JK Takeaway House1.0 km
- New Dragon0.6 km
- Rainbow Grill0.6 km
- Kismet Kebab0.3 km
- Chicken Roost0.1 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Cafe Inn0.6 km
- Munchies Peri Peri0.6 km
- Invicta Food Design @ Gravesend Rugby Football Club0.6 km
- China Dove0.4 km
- Fireaway Gravesend0.2 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- CO-OP0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Sunnyside Guest House0.6 km
- The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend0.5 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.5 km
- Tilbury2.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Grove0.1 km
- William Street0.2 km
- Clock Tower0.3 km
- William Street0.3 km
- Clock Tower0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA121EG · Data under Open Government Licence