Postcode DA11 8SH is located in a major urban area, within the Painters Ash area 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 median sale price in Painters Ash is £385,000 (around £425 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £340,000 and £434,375. The nearest station is Gravesend, about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wombwell Park.
Northfleet South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,835 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Northfleet South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Northfleet South is £57,931 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA11 8SH.
Northfleet South near DA11 8SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gravesend located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wombwell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Wombwell Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £425 per square foot) in Painters Ash area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £740,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £498,000 | £380 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £395,000 | £455 |
| Terraced | 19 | £350,000 | £405 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £335,000 |
| 2026 | £506,000 | — | £392,500 | £334,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £421 |
| 2026 | £393 | — | £442 | £406 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA11 8SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 4, Harrowby Gardens, Gravesend, DA11 8SH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 14, Coldharbour Road, Gravesend, DA11 8QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £293,021 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 1, Sunning Hill, Gravesend, DA11 8AH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 2, Sunning Hill, Gravesend, DA11 8AH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 8, Wombwell Gardens, Gravesend, DA11 8BL | Detached | Freehold | £630,000 |
In the DA11 8SH postcode area, located within Northfleet South, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Northfleet School for Girls | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Northfleet Technology College | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Shears Green Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2013. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA11 8SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Express Mini Market | 44 Perry Street, Northfleet, DA11 8RE | Walking directions to Express Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Dene Holm Road, Gravesham, DA11 8LG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Dene Holm Road, Gravesham, DA11 8LG | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 14-18 Perry Street, Gravesend, DA11 8QU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | 10' Till 10 | 18 Lawrance Square, Northfleet, DA11 7HW | Walking directions to 10' Till 10 |
Annual council tax rates for Gravesham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA11 8SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Ridgers
Painters Ash - Elected 4 May 2023
Emma Elliott
Painters Ash - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Sullivan
Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA11 8SH 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around DA11 8SH in Painters Ash is £385,000 (about £425 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DA11 8SH, including Northfleet School for Girls (Good), Northfleet Technology College (Good) and Shears Green Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DA11 8SH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,835 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gravesham covering DA11 8SH 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).