DA12 5QB is a safe, established residential area on The Sandpipers, 0.5km from West Court in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Whitehill ward and the Gravesham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA12, DA12 5QB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gravesham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £505k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 5QB are sourced from Output Area E00123435 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE SANDPIPERS, DA12 5QB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SANDPIPERS, DA12 5QB.
295
42
£ 46,800 /yr
53%
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
DA12 5QB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £505k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 5QB. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 451,250
6 sales · Mean £ 443,750
Detached
£ 390,000
3 sales · Mean £ 373,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA12 5QB has low crime rates — 24 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
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Westcourt Primary School
North West Kent Alternative Provision Service
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Gravesend Grammar School
Whitehill Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Tymberwood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Denton Grocers0.9 km
- Greggs @ Chalk Shell Garage0.8 km
- Milton Express0.9 km
- News Box0.7 km
- Save On0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Milton Social Club1.0 km
- Milton Ale Shades0.9 km
- Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.8 km
- Old Prince Of Orange1.0 km
- The Windmill Tavern1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- White Hart Harvester0.8 km
- City Praise Centre1.0 km
- Kenny's Cafe0.7 km
- No 840.7 km
- Riverside Cafe0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Hunky Dory Fish Bar0.7 km
- JK Takeaway House0.9 km
- Kent Fish & Chips0.6 km
- KFC0.3 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- CO-OP0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend1.7 km
- Tilbury Riverside2.7 km
- Tilbury3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lorton Close0.2 km
- Lorton Close0.2 km
- Hillside Avenue0.2 km
- Hillside Avenue0.2 km
- Pine Avenue0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: DA125QB · Data under Open Government Licence