Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

DA12 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA12 1AF.

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Population

465

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA12 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DA12 1AF — age 32, 22% ownership, 64% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

DA12 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Milton in Gravesend. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Gravesham constituency.

Day-to-day life in DA12 1AF has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DA12 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00123164 (shared with 33 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 DA12 1AF. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.4%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DA12 1AF is above average at 137 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.

Violence and sexual offences374
Anti-social behaviour345
Other theft96
Criminal damage and arson88
Shoplifting84

school Local Schools

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Wrotham Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good470 pupils0.6 km
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Chantry Community Academy

Good456 pupils0.6 km
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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Outstanding1317 pupils0.9 km
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Gravesend Grammar School

Outstanding1353 pupils1.1 km
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Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School

Good436 pupils1.3 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

Good861 pupils1.3 km
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Northfleet Nursery School

Outstanding90 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • Premier CJC Convenience Store0.9 km
  • A J Fresh Limited0.5 km
  • Esso Garage1.0 km
  • Exodus African Express0.3 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • + 58 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • The Darnley Arms0.5 km
  • The Somerset Arms0.3 km
  • Old Gravesendians Sports Association0.8 km
  • Peacock Public House0.3 km
  • The Grapes0.2 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Cafe Inn0.3 km
  • McDonalds @ Asda Gravesend0.7 km
  • Munchies Peri Peri0.3 km
  • Invicta Food Design @ Gravesend Rugby Football Club0.9 km
  • China Dove0.3 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Food Store Ltd1.0 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Poundstretcher0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • New Dragon0.3 km
  • Rainbow Grill0.3 km
  • Kismet Kebab0.4 km
  • Chicken Roost0.3 km
  • Bangkok Mami0.2 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Sunnyside Guest House0.8 km
  • Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gravesend0.2 km
  • Tilbury Riverside1.2 km
  • Tilbury2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Stone Street0.1 km
  • King Street0.1 km
  • King Street0.1 km
  • King Street0.1 km
  • Civic Centre0.1 km