Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

GLEN VIEW, DA12 1LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEN VIEW, DA12 1LS.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 59,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA12 1LS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 42, DA12 1LS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £367k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 10.4% year-on-year.

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

DA12 1LS is a safe, established residential area on Glen View, 0.2km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Gravesham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k, down 10.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA12 1LS are sourced from Output Area E00123159 (shared with 6 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 1LS. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.2%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 320,000

6 sales · Mean £ 323,916

Semi-Detached

£ 347,500

2 sales · Mean £ 347,500

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

DA12 1LS has low crime rates — 22 incidents 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour26
Other theft15
Vehicle crime15
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Whitehill Primary School

Requires Improvement694 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good470 pupils0.7 km
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Wrotham Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Catholic Comprehensive

Good1264 pupils0.8 km
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Gravesend Grammar School

Outstanding1353 pupils0.9 km
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Saint George's Church of England School

Good1311 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

Good861 pupils1.1 km
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Chantry Community Academy

Good456 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Esso Garage1.0 km
  • Save On0.9 km
  • Central Store0.8 km
  • DKB General Store0.8 km
  • East West Food & Wine0.8 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Darnley Arms0.8 km
  • Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.8 km
  • Old Prince Of Orange0.3 km
  • The Jolly Drayman1.0 km
  • The Prince Albert0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Valley Grill0.9 km
  • Burger-In-Law1.0 km
  • Griller0.9 km
  • The Authentic Turkish Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Chattorey Ltd0.8 km
  • Echo Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Spotlites Brasserie1.0 km
  • Tufail Indian Cuisine0.7 km
  • India Supper Club0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Sunnyside Guest House0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gravesend1.1 km
  • Tilbury Riverside2.3 km
  • Tilbury3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Echo Square0.1 km
  • Echo Square0.1 km
  • Echo Square0.1 km
  • Echo Square0.1 km
  • Echo Square0.2 km