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DA11 8HU

Orchard Road

Northfleet & Springhead

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Detailed insights for DA11 8HU

Overview

Postcode DA11 8HU is located in a major urban area, within the Northfleet & Springhead ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Northfleet South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% 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 Ebbsfleet International, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Northfleet Urban Country Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
76.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Northfleet South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,707 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Northfleet South has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

76.9%

Approximately 76.9% 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 8HU.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Ebbsfleet International located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA11 8HU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Ebbsfleet International

N/A

Walking directions to Ebbsfleet International

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA11 8HU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNorthfleet Urban Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Northfleet Urban Country Park
0.2 miWombwell ParkMediumWalking directions to Wombwell Park

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
8,916.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.67(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.59(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.06(+87%)
Other theft
10.16(+81%)
Drugs
7.62(+176%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
88.19%
Other White
11
4.33%
Indian
7
2.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.57%
Irish
4
1.57%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
33.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
16.26%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
22
10.84%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
62
51.24%
Other social rented
31
25.62%
Owns with a mortgage
13
10.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.44%
Owns outright
4
3.31%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Northfleet & Springhead

Median price£287,000
Price per sq ft£372
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£234K – £373K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 (about £372 per square foot) in Northfleet & Springhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,050 up to £662,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northfleet & Springhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached19£373,000£404
Terraced20£268,750£356
Flats11£205,000£349

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northfleet & Springhead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfleet & Springhead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£278,000£187,500£287,500£250,000
2017£420,000£172,000£325,500£257,500
2018£400,000£231,250£336,250£340,000
2019£425,000£179,750£337,500£261,500
2020£450,000£218,500£335,000£282,500
2021£445,000£175,000£332,500£295,500
2022£465,000£228,000£370,000£362,000
2023£445,000£211,000£394,813£345,000
2024£465,318£215,500£428,000£325,000
2025£485,000£214,000£352,000£299,000
2026£185,250£381,500£232,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfleet & Springhead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfleet & Springhead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290£293£270£276
2017£316£311£327£305
2018£329£378£339£303
2019£351£282£342£299
2020£384£316£337£278
2021£346£312£350£324
2022£366£368£375£334
2023£492£302£391£348
2024£370£347£413£371
2025£386£346£404£364
2026£274£427£326
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfleet & Springhead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northfleet & Springhead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA11 8HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA11 8HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 2025191, Waterdales, Gravesend, DA11 8JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
12 Feb 202511, Bonham Way, Gravesend, DA11 8FBOtherLeasehold£334,400
07 Feb 202535, Bonham Way, Gravesend, DA11 8FBSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
29 Aug 20256, Whitworth Close, Gravesend, DA11 8GNSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
27 Feb 202688, Springhead Parkway, Gravesend, DA11 8BFFlatsLeasehold£169,000

Schools

In the DA11 8HU postcode area, located within Northfleet South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA11 8HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySpringhead Park Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 miSecondaryNorthfleet Technology CollegeFoundation school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryNorthfleet School for GirlsFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA11 8HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA11 8HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWaterdales Supermarket135 Waterdales, Northfleet, DA11 8HYWalking directions to Waterdales Supermarket
0.2 miSainsbury'sGravesham, DA11 8JHWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalFleet Road, Gravesham, DA11 8EFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 8HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Estelle Williams

Northfleet & Springhead - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jo Hart

Northfleet & Springhead - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Peter Brian Scollard

Northfleet & Springhead - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lauren Sullivan

Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictGraveshamE07000109
Parliamentary ConstituencyGraveshamE14001254
ParishGravesham, unparished areaE43000087
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Northfleet SouthE02005060
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gravesham 006GE01035285
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA11 8HU

Is DA11 8HU (Northfleet South) safe?

The area around DA11 8HU records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8HU?

The median sale price around DA11 8HU in Northfleet South is £287,000 (about £372 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA11 8HU?

There are 12 schools close to DA11 8HU, including Springhead Park Primary School (Good), Northfleet Technology College (Good) and Northfleet School for Girls (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA11 8HU?

The closest station to DA11 8HU is Ebbsfleet International, about 1,482 m away.

How deprived is the area around DA11 8HU?

DA11 8HU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,707 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Gravesham covering DA11 8HU is Lauren Sullivan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alison Estelle Williams (Labour Party), Jo Hart (Labour Party) and Peter Brian Scollard (Labour 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.