Postcode DA12 1DW is located in a major urban area, within the Town ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Milton & Chalk area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Milton & Chalk is £55,667 per year. The nearest station is Gravesend, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gordon Gardens.
Milton & Chalk has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,069 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Milton & Chalk has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Milton & Chalk is £55,667 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from DA12 1DW.
Milton & Chalk near DA12 1DW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gordon Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Gordon Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Gordon Promenade | Medium | Walking directions to Gordon Promenade |
| 0.2 mi | Fort Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Gardens |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 (about £3,395 per square metre) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 39 | £182,500 | £3,356 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £331,250 | £3,970 |
| Terraced | 11 | £310,000 | £3,454 |
10 year median price trend in Town
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 1DW.
In the DA12 1DW postcode area, located within Milton & Chalk, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 1DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Food Plus | Milton Road, Gravesham, DA12 1DW | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0 mi | Milton Food & Wine | 16 Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RF | Walking directions to Milton Food & Wine |
| 0 mi | The Thai Food Supermarket | 18 Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RF | Walking directions to The Thai Food Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Spices | 2 Peacock Street, Gravesend, DA12 1EE | Walking directions to Spices |
| 0 mi | Budgens | 139 Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RG | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 1DW, 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 1DW records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.
The median sale price around DA12 1DW in Milton & Chalk is £204,000 (about £3,395 per square metre) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DA12 1DW, including Pier View Academy (Good), Chantry Community Primary School (Good) and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA12 1DW is Gravesend, about 495 m away.
DA12 1DW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,069 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 1DW 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: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.