DA12 4BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cerne Road, 0.4km from Parrock Farm in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Westcourt ward and the Gravesham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA12, DA12 4BW offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00123416 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CERNE ROAD, DA12 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CERNE ROAD, DA12 4BW.
315
50
£ 46,800 /yr
41%
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.
Area Character
DA12 4BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 4BW. The average age is 50.0. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
9 sales · Mean £ 362,277
Detached
£ 340,500
2 sales · Mean £ 340,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA12 4BW has low crime rates — 42 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
Tymberwood Academy
Riverview Junior School
Riverview Infant School
Thamesview School
North West Kent Alternative Provision Service
Westcourt Primary School
Ifield School
King's Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Jassal Convenience Store0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Save On0.7 km
- Westcourt Supermarket0.6 km
- The Stores1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Gravesend Boat0.5 km
- Regans Bar0.7 km
- View Point Community Centre0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- J.K Cafe0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Crumbs 20.5 km
- KFC0.7 km
- The Lotus House0.6 km
- Valley Grill0.7 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend2.6 km
- Tilbury Riverside3.7 km
- Sole Street4.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Francis Avenue0.1 km
- St Francis Avenue0.2 km
- St Margaret's Crescent0.2 km
- The Rise0.2 km
- St Margaret's Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA124BW · Data under Open Government Licence