DA12 2NT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Medbury Road, 0.5km from Denton in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Gravesham constituency.
For serious buyers, DA12 2NT is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gravesham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £333k, down 1.4% year-on-year. 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 2NT are sourced from Output Area E00123349 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEDBURY ROAD, DA12 2NT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDBURY ROAD, DA12 2NT.
519
36
£ 54,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DA12 2NT — age 36, 82% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £333k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 2NT. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 357,500
2 sales · Mean £ 357,500
Terraced
£ 280,000
4 sales · Mean £ 278,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA12 2NT has low crime rates — 44 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.
school Local Schools
Westcourt Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
North West Kent Alternative Provision Service
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Gravesend Grammar School
Tymberwood Academy
Thamesview School
Chantry Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Denton Grocers0.9 km
- Greggs @ Chalk Shell Garage0.4 km
- Milton Express0.9 km
- News Box0.5 km
- Westcourt Supermarket1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Milton Social Club1.0 km
- Ship & Lobster0.7 km
- Milton Ale Shades0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- White Hart Harvester0.4 km
- Chalk 'N' Teas0.4 km
- City Praise Centre0.4 km
- Kenny's Cafe0.5 km
- Riverside Cafe0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Hunky Dory Fish Bar0.5 km
- JK Takeaway House0.9 km
- Kent Fish & Chips0.5 km
- New Life Takeaway0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OP0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend2.3 km
- Tilbury Riverside3.0 km
- Tilbury3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Damigos Road0.2 km
- Osney Way0.4 km
- Osney Way0.4 km
- North Kent College0.4 km
- North West Kent College0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA122NT · Data under Open Government Licence