Postcode DA12 2BG 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 166.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gordon Gardens.
Gravesend Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,550 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Gravesend Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from DA12 2BG.
Gravesend Town near DA12 2BG has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gravesend located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gravesend | N/A | Walking directions to Gravesend |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gordon Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Gordon Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Gordon Promenade | Medium | Walking directions to Gordon Promenade |
| 0.2 mi | Fort Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Gardens |
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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 2BG.
In the DA12 2BG postcode area, located within Gravesend Town, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 2BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Terrace Tavern Food & Wine | 46 The Terrace, Gravesend, DA12 2BJ | Walking directions to Terrace Tavern Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Moyibo | 9 Queen Street, Gravesend, DA12 2EQ | Walking directions to Moyibo |
| 0.2 mi | Monika's International | 10 Queen Street, Gravesend, DA12 2EE | Walking directions to Monika's International |
| 0.2 mi | Stairways | 9 Brewhouse Yard, Gravesend, DA12 2EJ | Walking directions to Stairways |
| 0.2 mi | Sklep Polski Majo | 8 Queen Street, Gravesend, DA12 2EE | Walking directions to Sklep Polski Majo |
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 2BG, 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 2BG records about 166 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 2BG in Gravesend Town is £203,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DA12 2BG, 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 2BG is Gravesend, about 637 m away.
DA12 2BG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,550 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 2BG 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.