Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

WILBERFORCE WAY, DA12 5DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILBERFORCE WAY, DA12 5DH.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA12 5DH 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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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 37, DA12 5DH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

DA12 5DH is a safe, established residential area on Wilberforce Way, 0.2km from Singlewell in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Singlewell ward and the Gravesham constituency.

For families considering a move, DA12 5DH represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA12 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00123396 (shared with 5 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 5DH. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

2 sales · Mean £ 285,000

Terraced

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

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

DA12 5DH has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences110
Anti-social behaviour39
Criminal damage and arson26
Vehicle crime22
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Singlewell Primary School

Good368 pupils0.4 km
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King's Farm Primary School

Good444 pupils0.5 km
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Ifield School

Outstanding264 pupils0.5 km
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Riverview Junior School

Good481 pupils0.8 km
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Riverview Infant School

Good343 pupils0.8 km
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Tymberwood Academy

Good392 pupils1.2 km
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Whitehill Primary School

Requires Improvement694 pupils1.5 km
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Thamesview School

Good927 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Jassal Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • The Stores0.9 km
  • Livingstone Road Stores0.4 km
  • Mackenzie Convenience Store0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Gravesend Boat0.9 km
  • The George0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • J.K Cafe1.0 km
  • Nells Cafe0.9 km
  • Kings Farm Cafe0.7 km
  • Jeskyns Community Woodland Cafe1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Crumbs 20.9 km
  • The Lotus House1.0 km
  • Village Kebab House Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Golden Fish Bar0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western Manor Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gravesend3.0 km
  • Sole Street3.5 km
  • Meopham3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Scott Road0.1 km
  • Scott Road0.1 km
  • Codrington Crescent0.1 km
  • Codrington Crescent0.1 km
  • Apsledene0.2 km