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DA12 2PA

Canal Road

Town

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Detailed insights for DA12 2PA

Overview

Postcode DA12 2PA is located in a major urban area, within the Town ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Milton & Chalk area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gordon Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Milton & Chalk has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,560 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Milton & Chalk has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.1%

Approximately 15.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Milton & Chalk is £55,667 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 139 ft away from DA12 2PA.

Flood risk

Low

Milton & Chalk near DA12 2PA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gravesend located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA12 2PA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Gravesend

N/A

Walking directions to Gravesend

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA12 2PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGordon GardensMediumWalking directions to Gordon Gardens
0.3 miGordon PromenadeMediumWalking directions to Gordon Promenade
0.4 miFort GardensSmallWalking directions to Fort Gardens

Area Profile

Population
447
Population density
993.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.74(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.12(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.57(+2%)
Other theft
4.93(-12%)
Other crime
3.83(+103%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
153
34.23%
Indian
97
21.7%
African
74
16.55%
Other White
47
10.51%
Other Asian
21
4.7%
Total population: 447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
27.95%
No qualifications
88
27.33%
Level 3 (A level)
39
12.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.32%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
33.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
28.77%
Owns outright
28
19.18%
Social rents from council
14
9.59%
Other social rented
8
5.48%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Town

Median price£206,000
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £289K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£337,750£352
Terraced16£296,000£347
Flats40£182,500£280

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 2PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 2PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jan 202663, Raphael Road, Gravesend, DA12 2PNTerracedFreehold£220,476
11 Jul 202581, Raphael Road, Gravesend, DA12 2PNTerracedFreehold£225,000
27 Mar 202646, Raphael Road, Gravesend, DA12 2PWTerracedFreehold£285,000
01 Dec 202552, Raphael Road, Gravesend, DA12 2PWDetachedFreehold£340,000
03 Jul 202542, Raphael Road, Gravesend, DA12 2PWTerracedFreehold£291,000

Schools

In the DA12 2PA postcode area, located within Milton & Chalk, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA12 2PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryGravesend Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryChantry Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Primary School, GravesendAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 2PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA12 2PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food1-2 East Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JLWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miCJC Convenience Store55 Norfolk Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RXWalking directions to CJC Convenience Store
0.1 miMilton Minimarket5 East Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JLWalking directions to Milton Minimarket
0.2 miEast Milton NewsagentsEast Milton Road, Gravesham, DA12 2QYWalking directions to East Milton Newsagents
0.2 miDenton Grocers23 East Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JLWalking directions to Denton Grocers

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gravesham district.

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,141
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,479
Band G£4,014
Band H£4,816

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DA12 2PA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gurdip Ram Bungar

Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jenny Wallace

Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Lyn Milner

Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lauren Sullivan

Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictGraveshamE07000109
Parliamentary ConstituencyGraveshamE14001254
WardTownE05014925
ParishGravesham, unparished areaE43000087
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Milton & ChalkE02005057
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gravesham 003CE01024293
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA12 2PA

Is DA12 2PA (Milton & Chalk) safe?

The area around DA12 2PA records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near DA12 2PA?

The median sale price around DA12 2PA in Milton & Chalk is £206,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA12 2PA?

There are 11 schools close to DA12 2PA, including Gravesend Grammar School (Outstanding), Chantry Community Primary School (Good) and St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA12 2PA?

The closest station to DA12 2PA is Gravesend, about 1,286 m away.

How deprived is the area around DA12 2PA?

DA12 2PA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,560 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA12 2PA (Milton & Chalk) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gravesham covering DA12 2PA 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).