DA12 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wingfield Road, 0.6km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Pelham ward and the Gravesham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gravesham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, up 1.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00123324 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINGFIELD ROAD, DA12 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINGFIELD ROAD, DA12 1BS.
458
31
£ 42,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 1BS 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
No single demographic signal dominates DA12 1BS — age 31, 32% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £248k 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 1BS. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 243,000
21 sales · Mean £ 237,952
Semi-Detached
£ 232,000
1 sales · Mean £ 232,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA12 1BS has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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
Wrotham Road Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Chantry Community Academy
Saint George's Church of England School
Gravesend Grammar School
Whitehill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- DKB General Store0.5 km
- East West Food & Wine0.1 km
- KH Halal Meat @ Spices0.6 km
- King Street Market0.7 km
- Londis Clock Tower Service Station0.6 km
- + 70 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.9 km
- Sunnyside Guest House0.3 km
- Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Blakes0.7 km
- Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.9 km
- Mivan0.8 km
- Old Prince Of Orange0.5 km
- The Compass Alehouse0.5 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Aroma0.7 km
- Bakers + Baristas0.7 km
- Chattorey Ltd0.1 km
- Chefs Delight0.6 km
- Coffee Republic Deli0.7 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Iceland0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Blu Eats0.7 km
- Burger-In-Law0.5 km
- Favourite Chicken & Ribs0.7 km
- Griller0.2 km
- Marlin Plaice0.6 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend0.5 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.7 km
- Tilbury2.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Bat and Ball0.1 km
- Tivoli House0.1 km
- Tivoli House0.1 km
- Tivoli House0.1 km
- Tivoli House0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA121BS · Data under Open Government Licence