DA12 5BQ is a safe, established residential area on Kings Drive, 0.3km from Kings Farm in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Woodlands ward and the Gravesham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA12, DA12 5BQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £398k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00123453 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS DRIVE, DA12 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS DRIVE, DA12 5BQ.
368
44
£ 54,300 /yr
50%
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 5BQ — age 44, 77% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £398k 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 5BQ. The average age is 44.1. 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
£ 334,000
2 sales · Mean £ 334,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA12 5BQ is moderate at 53 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
Whitehill Primary School
Ifield School
King's Farm Primary School
Saint George's Church of England School
Shears Green Infant School
Shears Green Junior School
Riverview Infant School
Riverview Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Central Store0.1 km
- The Kent Charcuterie Company0.8 km
- The Stores0.4 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Mia's Of Sidcup Ltd0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Old Prince Of Orange1.0 km
- The Echo1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Echo Fish Bar0.9 km
- No 840.9 km
- Taste By Chianne @ Mid Kent Golf Club0.3 km
- Wing Hing0.9 km
- Woodlands Beefeater1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Kings Farm Grill0.4 km
- Le Spice Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Lucky Jade Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend1.9 km
- Tilbury Riverside3.1 km
- Ebbsfleet International4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ridgeway Avenue0.2 km
- Ridgeway Avenue0.2 km
- Elm Road0.3 km
- Kings Drive0.3 km
- Elm Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA125BQ · Data under Open Government Licence