Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

LEITH PARK ROAD, DA12 1LN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEITH PARK ROAD, DA12 1LN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

222

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 59,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA12 1LN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DA12 1LN — age 46, 72% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £399k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DA12 1LN is a safe, established residential area on Leith Park Road, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £399k, up 1.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA12 1LN are sourced from Output Area E00123158 (shared with 5 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 1LN. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 490,000

5 sales · Mean £ 506,000

Semi-Detached

£ 405,000

3 sales · Mean £ 380,000

Terraced

£ 395,000

2 sales · Mean £ 395,000

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

DA12 1LN has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences97
Anti-social behaviour61
Other theft29
Criminal damage and arson25
Vehicle crime25

school Local Schools

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Wrotham Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good470 pupils0.6 km
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Whitehill Primary School

Requires Improvement694 pupils0.7 km
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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Outstanding1317 pupils0.8 km
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Saint George's Church of England School

Good1311 pupils0.9 km
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Gravesend Grammar School

Outstanding1353 pupils1.0 km
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Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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Chantry Community Academy

Good456 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Esso Garage0.7 km
  • Lean Meats1.0 km
  • DKB General Store0.7 km
  • East West Food & Wine0.5 km
  • KH Halal Meat @ Spices0.8 km
  • + 48 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • The Darnley Arms0.5 km
  • Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.8 km
  • Old Prince Of Orange0.1 km
  • The Compass Alehouse0.8 km
  • The Goose AKA Chik Box; K-Town Chicken; Locked & Loaded0.9 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • New Dragon0.9 km
  • Burger-In-Law0.7 km
  • Favourite Chicken & Ribs1.0 km
  • Griller0.6 km
  • Marlin Plaice0.9 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Aroma0.9 km
  • Chattorey Ltd0.5 km
  • Chefs Delight0.9 km
  • Creams0.9 km
  • Curry Mecca0.9 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Sunnyside Guest House0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gravesend0.9 km
  • Tilbury Riverside2.1 km
  • Tilbury3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Prince of Orange0.1 km
  • Prince of Orange0.1 km
  • Prince of Orange0.1 km
  • Prince of Orange0.1 km
  • Prince of Orange0.2 km