Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

VICTORIA AVENUE, DA12 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, DA12 1BU.

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Population

458

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA12 1BU 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DA12 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 2.0% year-on-year.

home £328,250 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA12 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Avenue, 0.7km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Pelham ward and the Gravesham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DA12 1BU offers 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 above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £328k, up 2.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA12 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00123324 (shared with 27 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 1BU. 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

White / British67.5%
Asian / British Asian16.1%
Black / African / Caribbean12.4%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 323,250

2 sales · Mean £ 323,250

Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

Crime around DA12 1BU is above average at 105 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 offences294
Anti-social behaviour266
Other theft71
Criminal damage and arson61
Shoplifting40

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 pupils0.5 km
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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Outstanding1317 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.1 km
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Saint George's Church of England School

Good1311 pupils1.2 km
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Copperfield Academy

Good437 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • DKB General Store0.4 km
  • East West Food & Wine0.1 km
  • KH Halal Meat @ Spices0.5 km
  • King Street Market0.5 km
  • Londis Clock Tower Service Station0.4 km
  • + 65 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.7 km
  • Sunnyside Guest House0.5 km
  • Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Blakes0.5 km
  • Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.9 km
  • Mivan0.6 km
  • Old Prince Of Orange0.7 km
  • The Compass Alehouse0.3 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

70 nearby
  • Aroma0.6 km
  • Bakers + Baristas0.5 km
  • Chattorey Ltd0.1 km
  • Chefs Delight0.4 km
  • Coffee Republic Deli0.5 km
  • + 65 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Aldi Food Store Ltd0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Poundstretcher0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Blu Eats0.5 km
  • Burger-In-Law0.3 km
  • Favourite Chicken & Ribs0.5 km
  • Griller0.1 km
  • Marlin Plaice0.4 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gravesend0.3 km
  • Tilbury Riverside1.5 km
  • Tilbury2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Clarence Row0.1 km
  • Clarence Row0.1 km
  • Civic Centre0.2 km
  • Civic Centre0.2 km
  • The Bat and Ball0.2 km