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DA11 8BE

The Hedgerows

Painters Ash

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Detailed insights for DA11 8BE

Overview

Postcode DA11 8BE is located in a major urban area, within the Painters Ash ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Northfleet South area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northfleet South is £57,931 per year. The nearest station is Gravesend, about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wombwell Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Northfleet South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,133 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Northfleet South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Northfleet South is £57,931 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA11 8BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Northfleet South near DA11 8BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gravesend located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA11 8BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWombwell ParkMediumWalking directions to Wombwell Park

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
5,579.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.14(+31%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.94(-56%)
Other theft
9.54(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.4(-32%)
Burglary
1.47(-43%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
72.29%
Indian
34
10.83%
Other
20
6.37%
African
12
3.82%
Other White
8
2.55%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
60
21.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
21.01%
No qualifications
49
17.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
17.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
53.12%
Owns with a mortgage
46
35.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.81%
Social rents from council
3
2.34%
Shared ownership
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Painters Ash

Median price£387,500
Price per sq ft£424
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£340K – £460K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 (about £424 per square foot) in Painters Ash area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £603,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Painters Ash over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£490,000£375
Semi-Detached34£389,250£464
Terraced13£350,000£409

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Painters Ash

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Painters Ash.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£152,500£275,000£270,000
2017£495,000£141,250£307,500£282,500
2018£370,000£194,500£320,000£265,500
2019£350,000£170,000£310,000£290,000
2020£415,000£208,500£327,500£309,000
2021£462,500£205,000£337,000£307,000
2022£450,000£250,000£362,500£335,000
2023£445,000£222,500£376,500£320,000
2024£446,250£175,000£375,000£343,750
2025£495,000£204,500£382,500£332,500
2026£498,000£408,750£342,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Painters Ash.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Painters Ash.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340£254£286£333
2017£376£321£355£345
2018£370£345£377£343
2019£379£340£366£368
2020£373£348£396£371
2021£407£359£377£342
2022£516£438£430£419
2023£484£283£402£364
2024£418£370£403£419
2025£411£388£459£422
2026£407£442£393
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Painters Ash.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Painters Ash in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA11 8BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA11 8BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 20251, Fortrye Close, Gravesend, DA11 8BJDetachedFreehold£515,000
14 Nov 20254, Harrowby Gardens, Gravesend, DA11 8SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
14 Apr 20261, Riversdale, Gravesend, DA11 8SPDetachedFreehold£506,000
17 Oct 202557, Riversdale, Gravesend, DA11 8SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£418,000
25 Jul 202555, Riversdale, Gravesend, DA11 8SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£393,000

Schools

In the DA11 8BE postcode area, located within Northfleet South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA11 8BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryNorthfleet School for GirlsFoundation school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryNorthfleet Technology CollegeFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryPainters Ash Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA11 8BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA11 8BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodDene Holm Road, Gravesham, DA11 8LGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miMorrisons DailyDene Holm Road, Gravesham, DA11 8LGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miExpress Mini Market44 Perry Street, Northfleet, DA11 8REWalking directions to Express Mini Market
0.4 miCo-op Food14-18 Perry Street, Gravesend, DA11 8QUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miPark Avenue Stores101 Park Avenue, Northfleet, DA11 8DNWalking directions to Park Avenue Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gravesham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,542
Band B£1,799
Band C£2,056
Band D£2,313
Band E£2,827
Band F£3,341
Band G£3,855
Band H£4,626

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DA11 8BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Ridgers

Painters Ash - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Emma Elliott

Painters Ash - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Lauren Sullivan

Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictGraveshamE07000109
Parliamentary ConstituencyGraveshamE14001254
WardPainters AshE05014920
ParishGravesham, unparished areaE43000087
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Northfleet SouthE02005060
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gravesham 006CE01024285
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about DA11 8BE

Is DA11 8BE (Northfleet South) safe?

The area around DA11 8BE records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DA11 8BE?

The median sale price around DA11 8BE in Northfleet South is £387,500 (about £424 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA11 8BE?

There are 14 schools close to DA11 8BE, including Northfleet School for Girls (Good), Northfleet Technology College (Good) and Painters Ash Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA11 8BE?

DA11 8BE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,133 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA11 8BE (Northfleet South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gravesham covering DA11 8BE is Lauren Sullivan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan Ridgers (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Emma Elliott (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.