DA12 5TH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Valley Drive, 0.6km from Singlewell in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Singlewell ward and the Gravesham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA12 5TH is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 5TH are sourced from Output Area E00123399 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALLEY DRIVE, DA12 5TH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY DRIVE, DA12 5TH.
385
49
£ 45,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 5TH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DA12 5TH has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 5TH. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 330,000
2 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA12 5TH has low crime rates — 35 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
Singlewell Primary School
Riverview Junior School
Riverview Infant School
King's Farm Primary School
Ifield School
Tymberwood Academy
Thamesview School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Jassal Convenience Store0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Bala Little Mart0.9 km
- Livingstone Road Stores0.9 km
- Mackenzie Convenience Store0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Gravesend Boat0.8 km
- The George0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- J.K Cafe0.9 km
- Nells Cafe0.3 km
- Jeskyns Community Woodland Cafe0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Crumbs 20.8 km
- The Lotus House0.9 km
- Village Kebab House Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.9 km
- Riverview Fish & Chips0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Manor Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sole Street3.2 km
- Meopham3.5 km
- Gravesend3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Mackenzie Way0.0 km
- Mackenzie Way0.1 km
- Ifield Way0.1 km
- Davy's Place0.2 km
- Nell's Cafe0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA125TH · Data under Open Government Licence