DA12 5NR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Montgomery Close, 0.3km from Christian Fields in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Singlewell ward and the Gravesham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA12 5NR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 5NR are sourced from Output Area E00123381 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONTGOMERY CLOSE, DA12 5NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTGOMERY CLOSE, DA12 5NR.
289
43
£ 45,500 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 5NR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 72% social renting, DA12 5NR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 5NR. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 245,000
4 sales · Mean £ 252,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA12 5NR is above average at 92 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
Ifield School
King's Farm Primary School
Riverview Junior School
Riverview Infant School
Whitehill Primary School
Tymberwood Academy
Singlewell Primary School
North West Kent Alternative Provision Service
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Jassal Convenience Store0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Save On0.9 km
- Central Store0.7 km
- The Kent Charcuterie Company0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Gravesend Boat0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- J.K Cafe1.0 km
- Kings Farm Cafe0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Crumbs 20.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- The Lotus House1.0 km
- Valley Grill0.9 km
- Hungry Chef0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend2.4 km
- Tilbury Riverside3.6 km
- Meopham4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Beckett Mews0.1 km
- Truro Road0.1 km
- Truro Road0.1 km
- Christian Fields Avenue0.1 km
- St Hilda's Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA125NR · Data under Open Government Licence