Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

PARROCK STREET, DA12 1EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARROCK STREET, DA12 1EN.

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Population

372

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA12 1EN 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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2/10
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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

The IMD places DA12 1EN among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 7% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA12 1EN is an up-and-coming urban area on Parrock Street, 0.7km from Milton in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Gravesham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DA12 1EN offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (160 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00123167 (shared with 17 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 1EN. 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

White / British48.8%
Asian / British Asian31.4%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near DA12 1EN are high at 160 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 offences390
Anti-social behaviour361
Other theft94
Criminal damage and arson84
Shoplifting74

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good470 pupils0.5 km
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Wrotham Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.5 km
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Chantry Community Academy

Good456 pupils0.5 km
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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Outstanding1317 pupils1.0 km
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Gravesend Grammar School

Outstanding1353 pupils1.0 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

Good861 pupils1.2 km
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Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School

Good436 pupils1.3 km
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St John's Catholic Comprehensive

Good1264 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Premier CJC Convenience Store0.8 km
  • A J Fresh Limited0.6 km
  • Exodus African Express0.4 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Royal Cash & Carry0.6 km
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • The Darnley Arms0.5 km
  • The Somerset Arms0.4 km
  • Old Gravesendians Sports Association0.7 km
  • Peacock Public House0.2 km
  • The Grapes0.1 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Cafe Inn0.4 km
  • McDonalds @ Asda Gravesend0.8 km
  • Munchies Peri Peri0.4 km
  • Invicta Food Design @ Gravesend Rugby Football Club0.8 km
  • China Dove0.2 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Poundstretcher0.8 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • New Dragon0.4 km
  • Rainbow Grill0.4 km
  • Kismet Kebab0.2 km
  • Chicken Roost0.2 km
  • Bangkok Mami0.1 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Sunnyside Guest House0.8 km
  • Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Parrock Street0.0 km
  • King Street0.1 km
  • King Street0.1 km
  • King Street0.2 km
  • Stone Street0.2 km