Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

WINDMILL STREET, DA12 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL STREET, DA12 1BN.

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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 1BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DA12 1BN spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. £269k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DA12 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Windmill Street, 0.6km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Gravesham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £269k. 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 1BN 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 1BN. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 225,000

2 sales · Mean £ 225,000

Terraced

£ 265,000

3 sales · Mean £ 293,000

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

Crime around DA12 1BN is moderate at 52 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 offences148
Anti-social behaviour116
Criminal damage and arson37
Other theft37
Drugs27

school Local Schools

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Wrotham Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.1 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good470 pupils0.4 km
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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Outstanding1317 pupils0.7 km
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Chantry Community Academy

Good456 pupils0.8 km
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Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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Gravesend Grammar School

Outstanding1353 pupils1.0 km
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Saint George's Church of England School

Good1311 pupils1.1 km
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Whitehill Primary School

Requires Improvement694 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • A J Fresh Limited0.7 km
  • BTK Off-Licence GV1.0 km
  • Esso Garage0.7 km
  • Exodus African Express0.7 km
  • Lean Meats0.8 km
  • + 64 more
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Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Campbell Arms0.9 km
  • The Darnley Arms0.2 km
  • The Somerset Arms0.6 km
  • Blakes0.6 km
  • Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.8 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

69 nearby
  • Cafe Inn0.6 km
  • McDonalds @ Asda Gravesend1.0 km
  • Munchies Peri Peri0.6 km
  • Aroma0.6 km
  • Bakers + Baristas0.7 km
  • + 64 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • New Dragon0.5 km
  • Rainbow Grill0.6 km
  • Blu Eats0.6 km
  • Burger-In-Law0.3 km
  • Favourite Chicken & Ribs0.6 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.8 km
  • Sunnyside Guest House0.3 km
  • Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gravesend0.4 km
  • Tilbury Riverside1.6 km
  • Tilbury2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Clarence Row0.0 km
  • Clarence Row0.0 km
  • Tivoli House0.1 km
  • Tivoli House0.1 km
  • Tivoli House0.2 km