DA12 1DD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Pelham ward and the Gravesham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DA12 1DD offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gravesham.
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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00123315 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA12 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA12 1DD.
422
34
£ 42,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 1DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
At 74% private renter occupancy, DA12 1DD is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 1DD. The average age is 33.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA12 1DD 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.
school Local Schools
Wrotham Road Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Chantry Community Academy
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Gravesend Grammar School
Copperfield Academy
Northfleet Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- DKB General Store0.4 km
- East West Food & Wine0.3 km
- KH Halal Meat @ Spices0.4 km
- King Street Market0.3 km
- Londis Clock Tower Service Station0.3 km
- + 62 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.6 km
- Sunnyside Guest House0.6 km
- Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Blakes0.4 km
- Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.9 km
- Mivan0.4 km
- Old Prince Of Orange0.8 km
- The Compass Alehouse0.2 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Aroma0.5 km
- Bakers + Baristas0.4 km
- Chattorey Ltd0.3 km
- Chefs Delight0.2 km
- Coffee Republic Deli0.3 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Aldi Food Store Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Poundstretcher0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Blu Eats0.4 km
- Burger-In-Law0.2 km
- Favourite Chicken & Ribs0.3 km
- Griller0.2 km
- Marlin Plaice0.2 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend0.2 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.4 km
- Tilbury2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Civic Centre0.0 km
- Civic Centre0.1 km
- Gravesend Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Gravesend Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA121DD · Data under Open Government Licence