DA12 1LS is a safe, established residential area on Glen View, 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k, down 10.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 1LS are sourced from Output Area E00123159 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLEN VIEW, DA12 1LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEN VIEW, DA12 1LS.
279
42
£ 59,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 1LS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 42, DA12 1LS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £367k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 10.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 1LS. The average age is 41.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 320,000
6 sales · Mean £ 323,916
Semi-Detached
£ 347,500
2 sales · Mean £ 347,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA12 1LS has low crime rates — 22 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
Whitehill Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Wrotham Road Primary School
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Gravesend Grammar School
Saint George's Church of England School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Chantry Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Esso Garage1.0 km
- Save On0.9 km
- Central Store0.8 km
- DKB General Store0.8 km
- East West Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Darnley Arms0.8 km
- Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.8 km
- Old Prince Of Orange0.3 km
- The Jolly Drayman1.0 km
- The Prince Albert0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- Valley Grill0.9 km
- Burger-In-Law1.0 km
- Griller0.9 km
- The Authentic Turkish Kitchen0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Chattorey Ltd0.8 km
- Echo Fish Bar0.1 km
- Spotlites Brasserie1.0 km
- Tufail Indian Cuisine0.7 km
- India Supper Club0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sunnyside Guest House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend1.1 km
- Tilbury Riverside2.3 km
- Tilbury3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Echo Square0.1 km
- Echo Square0.1 km
- Echo Square0.1 km
- Echo Square0.1 km
- Echo Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA121LS · Data under Open Government Licence