Postcode DA12 2JS 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Milton & Chalk is £54,600 per year. The nearest station is Gravesend located about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Milton & Chalk has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,535 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Milton & Chalk has a high crime rate, with approximately 126.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 74.4% 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 of residents in Milton & Chalk is £54,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA12 2JS.
Milton & Chalk near DA12 2JS 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £308,500 in Denton area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £428,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £347,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £183,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £352,500 |
| Terraced | 35 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Denton
In the DA12 2JS postcode area, located within Milton & Chalk, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 2JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 127 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2HU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Olatomiwa Blaze Afro-Mart | 119 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2HU | Walking directions to Olatomiwa Blaze Afro-Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Poorni City Shop | 117 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2HU | Walking directions to Poorni City Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Newsbox | 186 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TY | Walking directions to Newsbox |
| 0.3 mi | Denton Grocers | 23 East Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JL | Walking directions to Denton Grocers |
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: 01/12/2025.