Postcode DA12 2JR is located in a major urban area, within the Denton ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Milton & Chalk area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Milton & Chalk is £55,667 per year. The nearest station is Gravesend, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gordon Gardens.
Milton & Chalk has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,834 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Milton & Chalk has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Milton & Chalk is £55,667 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from DA12 2JR.
Milton & Chalk near DA12 2JR 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Gravesend | N/A | Walking directions to Gravesend |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gordon Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Gordon Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Gordon Promenade | Medium | Walking directions to Gordon Promenade |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £312,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Denton area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,000 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £334,000 | £448 |
| Detached | 4 | £332,500 | £361 |
| Terraced | 28 | £299,000 | £348 |
| Flats | 3 | £157,500 | £304 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £475,000 | £180,000 | £270,000 | £233,000 |
| 2017 | £411,000 | £149,500 | £305,995 | £262,500 |
| 2018 | £384,995 | £150,000 | £346,498 | £274,998 |
| 2019 | £353,748 | £221,748 | £252,500 | £245,000 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £147,500 | £315,000 | £252,500 |
| 2021 | £470,000 | £162,750 | £309,000 | £280,000 |
| 2022 | £475,000 | £203,250 | £326,250 | £300,000 |
| 2023 | £347,500 | £116,500 | £387,500 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £421,000 | £213,500 | £292,500 | £302,500 |
| 2025 | £332,500 | £182,000 | £352,500 | £291,000 |
| 2026 | £275,525 | — | £348,000 | £310,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290 | £323 | £411 | £280 |
| 2017 | £367 | £309 | £343 | £306 |
| 2018 | £343 | £336 | £367 | £326 |
| 2019 | £360 | £279 | £349 | £272 |
| 2020 | £418 | £265 | £359 | £298 |
| 2021 | £331 | £346 | £387 | £326 |
| 2022 | £353 | £289 | £427 | £371 |
| 2023 | £375 | £295 | £395 | £354 |
| 2024 | £440 | £320 | £347 | £399 |
| 2025 | £407 | £312 | £443 | £359 |
| 2026 | £221 | — | £404 | £402 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 2JR.
In the DA12 2JR postcode area, located within Milton & Chalk, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 2JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Milton Minimarket | 5 East Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JL | Walking directions to Milton Minimarket |
| 0 mi | East Milton Newsagents | East Milton Road, Gravesham, DA12 2QY | Walking directions to East Milton Newsagents |
| 0 mi | Denton Grocers | 23 East Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JL | Walking directions to Denton Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 1-2 East Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Premier CJC Convenience Store | 55 Norfolk Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RX | Walking directions to Premier CJC Convenience Store |
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 2JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Deborah Croxton
Denton - Elected 4 May 2023
Lee Kevin Croxton
Denton - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Sullivan
Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA12 2JR records about 80 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 other theft.
The median sale price around DA12 2JR in Milton & Chalk is £312,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DA12 2JR, including St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend (Good), Gravesend Grammar School (Outstanding) and Chantry Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA12 2JR is Gravesend, about 1,466 m away.
DA12 2JR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,834 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 2JR is Lauren Sullivan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Deborah Croxton (Labour Party) and Lee Kevin Croxton (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.