DA12 1EL is an up-and-coming urban area on Edwin Street, 0.7km from Milton in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Gravesham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DA12 1EL offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gravesham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. 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 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00123167 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDWIN STREET, DA12 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWIN STREET, DA12 1EL.
372
38
£ 42,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 1EL 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
DA12 1EL is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 1EL. The average age is 37.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 270,000
13 sales · Mean £ 271,884
Semi-Detached
£ 243,000
1 sales · Mean £ 243,000
Flat
£ 115,000
1 sales · Mean £ 115,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DA12 1EL are high at 149 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Wrotham Road Primary School
Chantry Community Academy
Gravesend Grammar School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Premier CJC Convenience Store0.8 km
- A J Fresh Limited0.7 km
- Esso Garage1.0 km
- Exodus African Express0.5 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- The Darnley Arms0.5 km
- The Somerset Arms0.5 km
- Old Gravesendians Sports Association0.6 km
- Peacock Public House0.1 km
- The Grapes0.2 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Cafe Inn0.5 km
- McDonalds @ Asda Gravesend0.9 km
- Munchies Peri Peri0.5 km
- Invicta Food Design @ Gravesend Rugby Football Club0.7 km
- China Dove0.3 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- New Dragon0.5 km
- Rainbow Grill0.5 km
- Kismet Kebab0.3 km
- Chicken Roost0.1 km
- Bangkok Mami0.0 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Sunnyside Guest House0.6 km
- Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant1.0 km
- The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend0.3 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.4 km
- Tilbury2.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Grove0.1 km
- Civic Centre0.2 km
- Parrock Street0.2 km
- Clock Tower0.2 km
- Civic Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA121EL · Data under Open Government Licence