Postcode DA12 1BN is located in a major urban area, within the Town ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Gravesend Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gravesend Town is £44,275 per year. The nearest station is Gravesend, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Dashwood Road Open Space.
Gravesend Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,918 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Gravesend Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gravesend Town is £44,275 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA12 1BN.
Gravesend Town near DA12 1BN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gravesend | N/A | Walking directions to Gravesend |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dashwood Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Dashwood Road Open Space |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £203,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £331,250 | £369 |
| Terraced | 10 | £301,000 | £335 |
| Flats | 37 | £182,500 | £305 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,000 | £362,500 | £235,500 |
| 2017 | £175,000 | £252,000 | £250,000 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £235,000 | £250,000 |
| 2019 | £165,500 | £260,000 | £252,500 |
| 2020 | £164,000 | £275,000 | £238,500 |
| 2021 | £175,000 | £391,500 | £267,500 |
| 2022 | £187,500 | £350,000 | £276,500 |
| 2023 | £185,000 | £350,500 | £305,000 |
| 2024 | £170,000 | £312,480 | £310,000 |
| 2025 | £175,000 | £325,000 | £305,000 |
| 2026 | £200,500 | £337,500 | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290 | £367 | £271 |
| 2017 | £307 | £246 | £251 |
| 2018 | £306 | £280 | £288 |
| 2019 | £297 | £253 | £262 |
| 2020 | £288 | £266 | £261 |
| 2021 | £312 | £287 | £311 |
| 2022 | £315 | £478 | £333 |
| 2023 | £294 | £277 | £377 |
| 2024 | £299 | £382 | £347 |
| 2025 | £315 | £368 | £323 |
| 2026 | £280 | £310 | £349 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 1BN.
In the DA12 1BN postcode area, located within Gravesend Town, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 1BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Windmill Local | 60-61 Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB | Walking directions to Windmill Local |
| 0.1 mi | East West Food & Wine | 61 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, DA11 0QB | Walking directions to East West Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | T. Dass & Sons | 9-10 Arthur Street, Gravesend, DA11 0PP | Walking directions to T. Dass & Sons |
| 0.2 mi | Virdee Stores | 49 Arthur Street, Gravesend, DA11 0PR | Walking directions to Virdee Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Arya Food Centre | 159-160 Parrock Street, Gravesend, DA12 1ER | Walking directions to Arya Food Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Gravesham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA12 1BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gurdip Ram Bungar
Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Jenny Wallace
Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Lyn Milner
Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Sullivan
Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA12 1BN records about 162 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DA12 1BN in Gravesend Town is £203,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to DA12 1BN, including Wrotham Road Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good) and Bronte School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA12 1BN is Gravesend, about 484 m away.
DA12 1BN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,918 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 DA12 1BN is Lauren Sullivan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gurdip Ram Bungar (Labour Party), Jenny Wallace (Labour Party) and Lyn Milner (Labour Party).
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.