Postcode DA12 2BS 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 177.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gravesend Town is £44,275 per year. The nearest station is Gravesend located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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 177.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.8% 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 2BS.
Gravesend Town near DA12 2BS has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gravesend located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gravesend | N/A | Walking directions to Gravesend |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gordon Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Gordon Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Gordon Promenade | Medium | Walking directions to Gordon Promenade |
| 0.1 mi | Fort Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Gardens |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 37 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £288,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £292,000 |
10 year median price trend in Town
In the DA12 2BS 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 2BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tavern Food & Wine | 46 The Terrace, Gravesend, DA12 2BJ | Walking directions to Tavern Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Milton Convenience Store | 29 Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RF | Walking directions to Milton Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Princess Supermarket | 24 Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RF | Walking directions to Princess Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | The Thai Food Supermarket | 18 Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RF | Walking directions to The Thai Food Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Milton Food & Wine | 16 Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RF | Walking directions to Milton Food & Wine |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.