Postcode DA12 2SL 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 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 0.6 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.
Milton & Chalk has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,498 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% 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 35.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from DA12 2SL.
Milton & Chalk near DA12 2SL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Gravesend | N/A | Walking directions to Gravesend |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gordon Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Gordon Gardens |
| 0.2 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 2SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | 4, Augustine Road, Gravesend, DA12 2SL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 2, Albion Road, Gravesend, DA12 2SR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £348,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 31, Albion Road, Gravesend, DA12 2SR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £337,500 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 33, Albion Road, Gravesend, DA12 2SR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £338,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 27A, Albion Road, Gravesend, DA12 2SR | Flats | Leasehold | £79,000 |
In the DA12 2SL postcode area, located within Milton & Chalk, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA12 2SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Milton Road Newsagents | 109A-109B Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2PF | Walking directions to Milton Road Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | CJC Convenience Store | 55 Norfolk Road, Gravesend, DA12 2RX | Walking directions to CJC Convenience Store |
| 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 | 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 2SL, 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 2SL 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 2SL 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 2SL, 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 2SL is Gravesend, about 922 m away.
DA12 2SL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,498 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 2SL 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).