Postcode insights

DA12 1PG

Old Road East

Westcourt

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Detailed insights for DA12 1PG

Overview

Postcode DA12 1PG is located in a major urban area, within the Westcourt ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Westcourt area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westcourt is £51,641 per year. The nearest station is Gravesend, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Westcourt has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,911 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Westcourt has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.3%

Approximately 30.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Westcourt is £51,641 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA12 1PG.

Flood risk

No risk

Westcourt near DA12 1PG 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
8,340.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.66(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.16(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.28(+75%)
Other theft
9.87(+76%)
Vehicle crime
4.94(+33%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
49.6%
African
54
14.48%
Indian
41
10.99%
Other White
27
7.24%
Other
18
4.83%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
30.37%
No qualifications
70
25.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.44%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.26%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
31.09%
Social rents from council
36
30.25%
Owns outright
25
21.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.29%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.36%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Westcourt

Median price£334,000
Price per sq ft£379
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £374K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £334,000 (about £379 per square foot) in Westcourt area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westcourt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£405,000£442
Semi-Detached15£330,000£378
Terraced17£330,000£385

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westcourt

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westcourt.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£270,000
2017£275,000£255,000
2018£279,611£253,000
2019£285,000£265,000
2020£280,000£261,500
2021£303,500£285,000
2022£322,500£318,500
2023£350,000£318,500
2024£337,500£321,000
2025£340,000£320,000
2026£365,500£322,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westcourt.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westcourt.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310£301
2017£315£286
2018£308£286
2019£312£290
2020£327£293
2021£341£331
2022£385£360
2023£357£388
2024£353£348
2025£390£357
2026£382£391
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westcourt.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 1PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 1PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 2026277, Old Road East, Gravesend, DA12 1PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£348,000
01 Dec 2025287, Old Road East, Gravesend, DA12 1PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
24 Nov 2025243, Old Road East, Gravesend, DA12 1PWTerracedFreehold£340,000
18 Feb 2025225, Old Road East, Gravesend, DA12 1PWTerracedFreehold£320,000
20 Apr 202662, Lorton Close, Gravesend, DA12 4EXTerracedFreehold£305,000

Schools

In the DA12 1PG postcode area, located within Westcourt, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA12 1PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt John's Catholic ComprehensiveVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWestcourt Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableNorth West Kent Alternative Provision ServiceAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 1PG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA12 1PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutter127 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2HUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miNewsbox186 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TYWalking directions to Newsbox
0.2 miOlatomiwa Blaze Afro-Mart119 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2HUWalking directions to Olatomiwa Blaze Afro-Mart
0.2 miPoorni City Shop117 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2HUWalking directions to Poorni City Shop
0.2 miBest One198 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TYWalking directions to Best One

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

Local councillors

Karina O'Malley

Westcourt - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Lenny Rolles

Westcourt - 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
WardWestcourtE05014926
ParishGravesham, unparished areaE43000087
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WestcourtE02005061
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gravesham 007CE01024311
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA12 1PG

Is DA12 1PG (Westcourt) safe?

The area around DA12 1PG records about 94 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DA12 1PG?

The median sale price around DA12 1PG in Westcourt is £334,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA12 1PG?

There are 14 schools close to DA12 1PG, including St John's Catholic Comprehensive (Good), Westcourt Primary School (Good) and North West Kent Alternative Provision Service (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA12 1PG?

DA12 1PG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,911 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA12 1PG (Westcourt) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gravesham covering DA12 1PG is Lauren Sullivan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Karina O'Malley (Labour Party) and Lenny Rolles (Labour Party).

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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.