Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

PORTLAND AVENUE, DA12 5HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND AVENUE, DA12 5HE.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 59,000 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DA12 5HE spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.3% year-on-year.

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

DA12 5HE is a safe, established residential area on Portland Avenue, 0.5km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Woodlands ward and the Gravesham constituency.

For families considering a move, DA12 5HE represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k, down 10.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA12 5HE are sourced from Output Area E00123446 (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 5HE. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.6%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 267,500

27 sales · Mean £ 265,222

Semi-Detached

£ 261,000

3 sales · Mean £ 261,166

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

DA12 5HE has low crime rates — 28 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 offences72
Anti-social behaviour31
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Whitehill Primary School

Requires Improvement694 pupils0.5 km
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Saint George's Church of England School

Good1311 pupils0.6 km
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Wrotham Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good470 pupils1.0 km
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Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Outstanding1317 pupils1.0 km
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Shears Green Infant School

Good1.0 km
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St John's Catholic Comprehensive

Good1264 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Esso Garage0.8 km
  • Central Store0.6 km
  • East West Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Sunny Mini Market1.0 km
  • The Kent Charcuterie Company0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Darnley Arms0.9 km
  • Old Prince Of Orange0.3 km
  • The Prince Albert0.9 km
  • The Windmill Tavern0.6 km
  • Waterloo Tavern0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Jacks Cafe1.0 km
  • Chattorey Ltd0.9 km
  • Echo Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Tufail Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • India Supper Club0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Griller1.0 km
  • Yaqub Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • Kings Farm Grill0.6 km
  • Le Spice Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • Lucky Jade Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Sunnyside Guest House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gravesend1.2 km
  • Tilbury Riverside2.5 km
  • Tilbury3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hammonds Corner0.1 km
  • Hammonds Corner0.1 km
  • Prince of Orange0.3 km
  • Trosley Avenue0.3 km
  • Ascot Road0.3 km