DA12 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Portland Road, 0.5km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Pelham ward and the Gravesham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gravesham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00123327 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTLAND ROAD, DA12 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND ROAD, DA12 1DL.
286
36
£ 42,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DA12 1DL — age 36, 28% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £425k 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 1DL. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 513,500
6 sales · Mean £ 505,499
Flat
£ 187,000
3 sales · Mean £ 199,000
Detached
£ 592,500
2 sales · Mean £ 592,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA12 1DL has low crime rates — 46 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
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Saint George's Church of England School
Whitehill Primary School
Chantry Community Academy
Gravesend Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- DKB General Store0.6 km
- East West Food & Wine0.3 km
- KH Halal Meat @ Spices0.8 km
- King Street Market0.8 km
- Londis Clock Tower Service Station0.8 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Blakes0.9 km
- Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.9 km
- Mivan1.0 km
- Old Prince Of Orange0.3 km
- The Compass Alehouse0.7 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Aroma0.8 km
- Bakers + Baristas0.9 km
- Chattorey Ltd0.3 km
- Chefs Delight0.7 km
- Coffee Republic Deli0.8 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Blu Eats0.9 km
- Burger-In-Law0.6 km
- Favourite Chicken & Ribs0.8 km
- Griller0.4 km
- Marlin Plaice0.7 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sunnyside Guest House0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend0.7 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.9 km
- Tilbury2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Tivoli House0.1 km
- Tivoli House0.1 km
- Tivoli House0.1 km
- Tivoli House0.1 km
- The Bat and Ball0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA121DL · Data under Open Government Licence