DA12 2QY is a safe, established residential area on Denton Street, 0.3km from Denton in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Gravesham constituency.
Within the DA12 district, this postcode is characterised by a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gravesham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 2QY are sourced from Output Area E00123334 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENTON STREET, DA12 2QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENTON STREET, DA12 2QY.
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£ 54,600 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 2QY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines DA12 2QY — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 2QY. The average age is 33.3. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Terraced
£ 345,000
1 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA12 2QY has low crime rates — 45 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
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Gravesend Grammar School
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Chantry Community Academy
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Westcourt Primary School
North West Kent Alternative Provision Service
Wrotham Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Denton Grocers0.1 km
- Greggs @ Chalk Shell Garage1.0 km
- Milton Express0.1 km
- News Box0.9 km
- Premier CJC Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Milton Social Club0.2 km
- Ship & Lobster0.8 km
- Milton Ale Shades0.1 km
- V's Punjabi Grill At The Canal Tavern0.4 km
- Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- White Hart Harvester1.0 km
- India Supper Club0.9 km
- Kenny's Cafe0.9 km
- Riverside Cafe0.5 km
- Pandamoniums0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Hunky Dory Fish Bar0.9 km
- JK Takeaway House0.1 km
- Kent Fish & Chips0.4 km
- New Life Takeaway0.1 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OP0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend1.5 km
- Tilbury Riverside2.2 km
- Tilbury3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Milton Ale Shades0.1 km
- St John's School0.2 km
- Gravesend Grammar School0.3 km
- St John's School0.3 km
- Church Walk0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA122QY · Data under Open Government Licence