Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

THE GROVE, DA12 1EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, DA12 1EP.

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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 1EP 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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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

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

For renters and young professionals, DA12 1EP 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 rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £206k. 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 1EP 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 1EP. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 202,000

6 sales · Mean £ 184,083

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

Crime around DA12 1EP is above average at 97 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 offences270
Anti-social behaviour224
Other theft72
Criminal damage and arson62
Drugs48

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good470 pupils0.3 km
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Wrotham Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.3 km
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Chantry Community Academy

Good456 pupils0.5 km
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Gravesend Grammar School

Outstanding1353 pupils0.8 km
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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Outstanding1317 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

Good861 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Catholic Comprehensive

Good1264 pupils1.1 km
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Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School

Good436 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • A J Fresh Limited0.7 km
  • Esso Garage0.9 km
  • Exodus African Express0.6 km
  • Royal Cash & Carry0.7 km
  • Premier CJC Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 60 more
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Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • The Darnley Arms0.4 km
  • The Somerset Arms0.6 km
  • Milton Social Club1.0 km
  • Blakes0.4 km
  • Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.6 km
  • + 31 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Cafe Inn0.6 km
  • Munchies Peri Peri0.6 km
  • Aroma0.3 km
  • Bakers + Baristas0.6 km
  • Chattorey Ltd0.4 km
  • + 63 more
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Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • New Dragon0.5 km
  • Rainbow Grill0.6 km
  • Blu Eats0.5 km
  • Burger-In-Law0.2 km
  • Favourite Chicken & Ribs0.4 km
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.6 km
  • Sunnyside Guest House0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • CO-OP1.0 km
  • Iceland0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gravesend0.4 km
  • Tilbury Riverside1.5 km
  • Tilbury2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Grove0.0 km
  • William Street0.2 km
  • Civic Centre0.2 km
  • Clarence Row0.2 km
  • Clarence Row0.3 km