DA12 3HB is a sought-after residential area located 1.1km from Thong in Gravesham. Administratively it sits within Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown ward and the Gravesham constituency.
For serious buyers, DA12 3HB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 3HB are sourced from Output Area E00123375 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA12 3HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA12 3HB.
503
45
£ 50,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DA12 3HB's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 3HB. The average age is 45.4. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA12 3HB has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cobham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Shorne Wood Country Park Visitors Centre0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Londis & Stone Willy's0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Inn On The Lake Hotel0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sole Street3.0 km
- Meopham4.0 km
- Higham4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DA123HB · Data under Open Government Licence