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DA12 2PB

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Denton

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Overview

Postcode DA12 2PB 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 77.2 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 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Milton & Chalk has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA12 2PB.

Flood risk

Very low

Milton & Chalk near DA12 2PB has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gravesend located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
520
Population density
5,561.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.57(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.32(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.85(+84%)
Other theft
10.16(+81%)
Vehicle crime
4.4(+19%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
49.04%
African
89
17.12%
Indian
69
13.27%
Other Asian
25
4.81%
Other White
25
4.81%
Total population: 520

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
33.83%
No qualifications
70
17.28%
Level 3 (A level)
69
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
14.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
11.6%
Total 16+ residents: 405

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
104
53.33%
Owns outright
55
28.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
14.87%
Other social rented
3
1.54%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.54%
Total households: 195

Property prices in Denton

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £312,000 (about £3,824 per square metre) in Denton area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,000 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£332,500£3,889
Flats3£157,500£3,271
Semi-Detached10£334,000£4,823
Terraced30£301,000£3,746

10 year median price trend in Denton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 2PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 202520, Marsh View, Gravesend, DA12 2LZDetachedFreehold£385,000
23 Apr 202519, Marsh View, Gravesend, DA12 2LXDetachedFreehold£400,000
24 Mar 202616, Longmeade, Gravesend, DA12 2NXDetachedFreehold£275,525
12 Sept 20257, Medbury Road, Gravesend, DA12 2NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
03 Dec 202550, Fenners Marsh, Gravesend, DA12 2JGTerracedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the DA12 2PB postcode area, located within Milton & Chalk, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA12 2PB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableLINK19 CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryWestcourt Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableNorth West Kent Alternative Provision ServiceAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 2PB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA12 2PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBobs Store71 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend, DA12 2NQWalking directions to Bobs Store
0.2 miAsda Express179 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TNWalking directions to Asda Express
0.2 miBest One198 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TYWalking directions to Best One
0.3 miNewsbox186 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TYWalking directions to Newsbox
0.3 miCostcutter127 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2HUWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gravesham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,542
Band B£1,799
Band C£2,056
Band D£2,313
Band E£2,827
Band F£3,341
Band G£3,855
Band H£4,626

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 2PB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Deborah Croxton

Denton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Lee Kevin Croxton

Denton - 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
WardDentonE05014914
ParishGravesham, unparished areaE43000087
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Milton & ChalkE02005057
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gravesham 003DE01024294
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about DA12 2PB

Is DA12 2PB (Milton & Chalk) safe?

The area around DA12 2PB records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2PB?

The median sale price around DA12 2PB in Milton & Chalk is £312,000 (about £3,824 per square metre) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA12 2PB?

There are 9 schools close to DA12 2PB, including LINK19 College (Requires improvement), Westcourt Primary School (Good) and North West Kent Alternative Provision Service (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA12 2PB?

DA12 2PB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,535 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.