Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

DA12 2DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA12 2DF.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA12 2DF 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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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in DA12 2DF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

DA12 2DF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Milton in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Gravesham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DA12 2DF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (191 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 2DF are sourced from Output Area E00123338 (shared with 4 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 2DF. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.3%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 2DF are high at 191 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 offences313
Anti-social behaviour273
Shoplifting74
Criminal damage and arson73
Other theft71

school Local Schools

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Chantry Community Academy

Good456 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good470 pupils0.6 km
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Wrotham Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.7 km
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Gravesend Grammar School

Outstanding1353 pupils1.0 km
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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Outstanding1317 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

Good861 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Catholic Comprehensive

Good1264 pupils1.4 km
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Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School

Good436 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake0.9 km
  • Invicta Food Design @ Gravesend Rugby Football Club0.9 km
  • Alto Gusto0.4 km
  • Ambient0.4 km
  • Burger King0.3 km
  • + 61 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Kismet Kebab0.2 km
  • Bangkok Mami0.4 km
  • Jacobs0.3 km
  • Multea Choice Kent0.1 km
  • Pad Thai Live0.2 km
  • + 26 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Asian Market Ltd0.1 km
  • Cake House Bakery0.7 km
  • Central News0.3 km
  • Gravesham Foodbank0.1 km
  • J M Danslow0.3 km
  • + 56 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Kings Head Sports Bar0.2 km
  • Robert Pocock0.3 km
  • The Three Pillars0.5 km
  • Bat And Ball Public House0.8 km
  • The Cricketers0.7 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Poundstretcher0.8 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.3 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Sunnyside Guest House1.0 km
  • Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant1.0 km
  • The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gravesend0.4 km
  • Tilbury Riverside1.1 km
  • Tilbury2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Clock Tower Harmer Street0.1 km
  • King Street0.2 km
  • Parrock Street0.2 km
  • King Street0.2 km
  • King Street0.2 km