DA12 9SU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Windmill Hill in Gravesend. Administratively it sits within Pelham ward and the Gravesham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DA12 9SU offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DA12 9SU are sourced from Output Area E00123324 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA12 9SU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA12 9SU.
458
31
£ 42,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA12 9SU 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.
Area Character
DA12 9SU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA12 9SU. The average age is 31.0. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA12 9SU is above average at 124 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
Wrotham Road Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Chantry Community Academy
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Gravesend Grammar School
Saint George's Church of England School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- A J Fresh Limited0.5 km
- BTK Off-Licence GV1.0 km
- Esso Garage0.7 km
- Exodus African Express0.5 km
- Lean Meats0.8 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Campbell Arms0.9 km
- The Darnley Arms0.2 km
- The Somerset Arms0.4 km
- Blakes0.5 km
- Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)0.8 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Cafe Inn0.5 km
- McDonalds @ Asda Gravesend0.8 km
- Munchies Peri Peri0.5 km
- Aroma0.5 km
- Bakers + Baristas0.5 km
- + 65 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Food Store Ltd1.0 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- New Dragon0.4 km
- Rainbow Grill0.5 km
- Blu Eats0.5 km
- Burger-In-Law0.2 km
- Favourite Chicken & Ribs0.4 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Clarendon Royal Hotel0.7 km
- Sunnyside Guest House0.5 km
- Overcliffe Hotel & Bloomers Restaurant0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravesend0.3 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.5 km
- Tilbury2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Clarence Row0.1 km
- Civic Centre0.1 km
- Clarence Row0.1 km
- The Grove0.2 km
- Civic Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA129SU · Data under Open Government Licence