Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

SHIPLEY HILL COTTAGES, DA3 7AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIPLEY HILL COTTAGES, DA3 7AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

296

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 58,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA3 7AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DA3 7AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DA3 7AL is a sought-after residential area on Shipley Hill Cottages, 0.6km from Longfield Hill in Meopham. Administratively it sits within Meopham North ward and the Gravesham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA3, DA3 7AL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DA3 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00123229 (shared with 15 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 DA3 7AL. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

DA3 7AL has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Green Man Public House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meopham1.1 km
  • Sole Street2.5 km
  • Longfield3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Monkreed Villas0.1 km
  • Monkreed Villas0.1 km