Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

THE TERRACE, DA12 2DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE TERRACE, DA12 2DL.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA12 2DL 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 39, DA12 2DL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

DA12 2DL is an up-and-coming urban area on The Terrace, 0.5km from Milton in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Gravesham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DA12 2DL offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 2DL are sourced from Output Area E00123336 (shared with 10 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 2DL. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.8%
Asian / British Asian11.1%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

Crime around DA12 2DL is above average at 119 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 offences277
Anti-social behaviour205
Other theft56
Criminal damage and arson46
Vehicle crime38

school Local Schools

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Chantry Community Academy

Good456 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.8 km
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Gravesend Grammar School

Outstanding1353 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

Good861 pupils1.1 km
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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Outstanding1317 pupils1.3 km
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St John's Catholic Comprehensive

Good1264 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Invicta Food Design @ Gravesend Rugby Football Club0.8 km
  • Alto Gusto0.5 km
  • Ambient0.5 km
  • Burger King0.5 km
  • Golmok Korean Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • CO-OP0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Poundstretcher1.0 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Kismet Kebab0.2 km
  • Bangkok Mami0.5 km
  • Jacobs0.5 km
  • Multea Choice Kent0.3 km
  • Pad Thai Live0.4 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Asian Market Ltd0.3 km
  • Cake House Bakery0.8 km
  • Central News0.5 km
  • Gravesham Foodbank0.3 km
  • J M Danslow0.5 km
  • + 57 more
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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Kings Head Sports Bar0.3 km
  • Robert Pocock0.5 km
  • The Three Pillars0.6 km
  • Bat And Ball Public House1.0 km
  • The Cricketers0.9 km
  • + 30 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gravesend0.6 km
  • Tilbury Riverside1.2 km
  • Tilbury2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Clock Tower Harmer Street0.2 km
  • Clock Tower0.2 km
  • Clock Tower0.3 km
  • Parrock Street0.3 km
  • King Street0.4 km