Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

MEDBURY ROAD, DA12 2NT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDBURY ROAD, DA12 2NT.

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Population

519

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 54,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British54.6%
Asian / British Asian21.0%
Black / African / Caribbean18.5%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences87
Anti-social behaviour48
Other theft29
Criminal damage and arson21
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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Westcourt Primary School

Good344 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

Good861 pupils0.8 km
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North West Kent Alternative Provision Service

Requires Improvement1 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Catholic Comprehensive

Good1264 pupils0.9 km
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Gravesend Grammar School

Outstanding1353 pupils1.0 km
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Tymberwood Academy

Good392 pupils1.4 km
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Thamesview School

Good927 pupils1.5 km
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Chantry Community Academy

Good456 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Milton Social Club1.0 km
  • Ship & Lobster0.7 km
  • Milton Ale Shades0.9 km
restaurant

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
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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
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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