Postcode DA12 2BZ 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 0.5 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.
Gravesend Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,706 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% 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 64.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from DA12 2BZ.
Gravesend Town near DA12 2BZ 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 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £337,750 | £352 |
| Terraced | 16 | £296,000 | £347 |
| Flats | 39 | £185,000 | £280 |
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 | £195,000 | £342,750 | £290,000 |
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 | £305 | £368 | £323 |
| 2026 | £273 | £324 | £347 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 2BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov 2025 | 63, Park Place, Gravesend, DA12 2BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 4, Park Place, Gravesend, DA12 2BY | Flats | Leasehold | £123,500 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 35, Park Place, Gravesend, DA12 2BY | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 51, Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2PJ | Other | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 2, Albion Road, Gravesend, DA12 2SR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £348,000 |
In the DA12 2BZ postcode area, located within Gravesend Town, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA12 2BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Milton Road Newsagents | 109A-109B Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2PF | Walking directions to Milton Road Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Milano Grocer | 132 Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RQ | Walking directions to Milano Grocer |
| 0.2 mi | Milton Convenience Store | 29 Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RF | Walking directions to Milton Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 139 Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RG | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Princess Supermarket | 24 Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RF | Walking directions to Princess Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Gravesham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA12 2BZ, 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 2BZ 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 2BZ in Town is £207,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DA12 2BZ, including Chantry Community Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good) and Pier View Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA12 2BZ is Gravesend, about 803 m away.
DA12 2BZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,706 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 2BZ 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).