DA12 5EH is a safe, established residential area on Westfield Close, 0.5km from Singlewell in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Woodlands ward and the Gravesham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA12, DA12 5EH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gravesham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 5EH are sourced from Output Area E00189766 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTFIELD CLOSE, DA12 5EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD CLOSE, DA12 5EH.
361
43
£ 54,300 /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
No single demographic signal dominates DA12 5EH — age 43, 90% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £445k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 5EH. The average age is 42.6. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 444,750
10 sales · Mean £ 428,350
Terraced
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA12 5EH has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Ifield School
King's Farm Primary School
Singlewell Primary School
Riverview Junior School
Riverview Infant School
Whitehill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Jassal Convenience Store0.9 km
- Livingstone Road Stores0.8 km
- Mackenzie Convenience Store0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The George0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Tollgate Service Station / Subway / Favourite Chicken0.9 km
- Kings Farm Cafe0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Manor Hotel0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Golden Fish Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend3.1 km
- Meopham3.2 km
- Sole Street3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Broadwood0.1 km
- The George0.2 km
- Brenchley Avenue0.3 km
- Brenchley Avenue0.3 km
- The George0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA125EH · Data under Open Government Licence