Postcode insights

DA12 1JE

Wellington Street

Town

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Detailed insights for DA12 1JE

Overview

Postcode DA12 1JE 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 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gordon Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
162
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Gravesend Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Gravesend Town is £44,275 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 309 ft away from DA12 1JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Gravesend Town near DA12 1JE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA12 1JE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Gravesend

N/A

Walking directions to Gravesend

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA12 1JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGordon GardensMediumWalking directions to Gordon Gardens
0.4 miGordon PromenadeMediumWalking directions to Gordon Promenade
0.3 miFort GardensSmallWalking directions to Fort Gardens

Area Profile

Population
409
Population density
16,294.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.33(+163%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.88(+281%)
Other theft
18.23(+225%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.15(+150%)
Drugs
10.42(+278%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
85
20.78%
British
82
20.05%
Other White
82
20.05%
Other
35
8.56%
Pakistani
22
5.38%
Total population: 409

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
27.3%
No qualifications
73
22.39%
Level 3 (A level)
45
13.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
13.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.88%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
47.41%
Owns with a mortgage
33
24.44%
Owns outright
28
20.74%
Other social rented
6
4.44%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.96%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Town

Median price£203,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £245K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£331,250£369
Terraced10£301,000£335
Flats37£182,500£305

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 1JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 1JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 2026Flat 2, 133, Wellington Street, Gravesend, DA12 1JEFlatsLeasehold£84,000
06 Feb 2026104, Wellington Street, Gravesend, DA12 1JETerracedFreehold£358,500
01 Oct 2025Flat 3, 133, Wellington Street, Gravesend, DA12 1JEFlatsLeasehold£70,000
06 Mar 202616, Wellington Street, Gravesend, DA12 1JGTerracedFreehold£207,000
21 Nov 202552, Wellington Street, Gravesend, DA12 1JGTerracedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the DA12 1JE postcode area, located within Gravesend Town, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA12 1JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicablePier View AcademyOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChantry Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 1JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA12 1JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDKB General Stores54 Wellington Street, Gravesend, DA12 1JGWalking directions to DKB General Stores
0.1 miSpices2 Peacock Street, Gravesend, DA12 1EEWalking directions to Spices
0.1 miBudgens139 Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RGWalking directions to Budgens
0.1 miArya Food Centre159-160 Parrock Street, Gravesend, DA12 1ERWalking directions to Arya Food Centre
0.1 miMilano Grocer132 Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RQWalking directions to Milano Grocer

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 DA12 1JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gurdip Ram Bungar

Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jenny Wallace

Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Lyn Milner

Town - 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
WardTownE05014925
ParishGravesham, unparished areaE43000087
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gravesend TownE02005056
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gravesham 002AE01024257
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA12 1JE

Is DA12 1JE (Gravesend Town) safe?

The area around DA12 1JE 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.

What is the average house price near DA12 1JE?

The median sale price around DA12 1JE in Gravesend Town is £203,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA12 1JE?

There are 14 schools close to DA12 1JE, including Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good), Pier View Academy (Good) and Chantry Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA12 1JE?

The closest station to DA12 1JE is Gravesend, about 554 m away.

How deprived is the area around DA12 1JE?

DA12 1JE 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).

Who represents DA12 1JE (Gravesend Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gravesham covering DA12 1JE 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).

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.