DA12 2AY is a safe, established residential area on Admirals Way, 0.1km from Milton in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Gravesham constituency.
Day-to-day life in DA12 2AY has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gravesham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 185.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00167465 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ADMIRALS WAY, DA12 2AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADMIRALS WAY, DA12 2AY.
540
32
£ 54,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 2AY 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
No single demographic signal dominates DA12 2AY — age 32, 43% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £170k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 185.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 2AY. The average age is 31.8. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 94,500
5 sales · Mean £ 123,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA12 2AY is moderate at 53 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
Chantry Community Academy
Gravesend Grammar School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Wrotham Road Primary School
Westcourt Primary School
North West Kent Alternative Provision Service
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Denton Grocers0.5 km
- Milton Express0.5 km
- Premier CJC Convenience Store0.1 km
- DKB General Store0.7 km
- KH Halal Meat @ Spices0.6 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Milton Social Club0.3 km
- Ship & Lobster1.0 km
- Blakes0.8 km
- Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.6 km
- Mivan1.0 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- JK Takeaway House0.5 km
- Kent Fish & Chips0.9 km
- New Life Takeaway0.6 km
- Oriental Delight0.9 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Aroma0.6 km
- Chefs Delight1.0 km
- Creams0.6 km
- Curry Mecca0.9 km
- Daytime Hub0.7 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OP0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend1.1 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.7 km
- Tilbury2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Church Walk0.3 km
- Church Walk0.3 km
- Albion Road0.4 km
- Albion Road0.4 km
- Gravesend Grammar School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA122AY · Data under Open Government Licence