DA12 1JY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hillside Terrace, 0.2km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Gravesham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 1JY are sourced from Output Area E00123155 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSIDE TERRACE, DA12 1JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE TERRACE, DA12 1JY.
365
50
£ 59,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 1JY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DA12 1JY spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £270k 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 1JY. The average age is 49.5. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA12 1JY has low crime rates — 40 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Whitehill Primary School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Chantry Community Academy
Gravesend Grammar School
Saint George's Church of England School
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Esso Garage0.8 km
- Lean Meats1.0 km
- DKB General Store0.5 km
- East West Food & Wine0.5 km
- KH Halal Meat @ Spices0.7 km
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- The Darnley Arms0.5 km
- The Somerset Arms0.9 km
- Blakes0.9 km
- Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.7 km
- Old Prince Of Orange0.2 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Cafe Inn1.0 km
- Munchies Peri Peri1.0 km
- Aroma0.8 km
- Bakers + Baristas1.0 km
- Chattorey Ltd0.5 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- New Dragon0.8 km
- Rainbow Grill1.0 km
- Blu Eats0.9 km
- Burger-In-Law0.6 km
- Favourite Chicken & Ribs0.9 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sunnyside Guest House0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend0.8 km
- Tilbury Riverside2.0 km
- Tilbury3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Prince of Orange0.2 km
- Prince of Orange0.2 km
- Prince of Orange0.2 km
- Tivoli House0.2 km
- Tivoli House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA121JY · Data under Open Government Licence