DA12 1HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clarence Row, 0.6km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Gravesham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DA12 1HJ 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 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k. 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 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00123164 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENCE ROW, DA12 1HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENCE ROW, DA12 1HJ.
465
32
£ 42,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 1HJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DA12 1HJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 1HJ. 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
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
Flat
£ 175,000
19 sales · Mean £ 191,131
Terraced
£ 208,000
3 sales · Mean £ 216,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA12 1HJ is moderate at 86 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
Chantry Community Academy
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Gravesend Grammar School
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Saint George's Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- A J Fresh Limited0.7 km
- Esso Garage0.8 km
- Exodus African Express0.6 km
- Lean Meats0.9 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Campbell Arms1.0 km
- The Darnley Arms0.3 km
- The Somerset Arms0.5 km
- Blakes0.5 km
- Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.7 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Cafe Inn0.6 km
- McDonalds @ Asda Gravesend1.0 km
- Munchies Peri Peri0.6 km
- Aroma0.5 km
- Bakers + Baristas0.6 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Poundstretcher1.0 km
- Asda1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- New Dragon0.5 km
- Rainbow Grill0.6 km
- Blu Eats0.5 km
- Burger-In-Law0.2 km
- Favourite Chicken & Ribs0.5 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.7 km
- Sunnyside Guest House0.4 km
- Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant1.0 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
- Civic Centre0.2 km
- Tivoli House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA121HJ · Data under Open Government Licence