Postcode insights

DA12 3DD

The Street

Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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Detailed insights for DA12 3DD

Overview

Postcode DA12 3DD is located in a rural village, within the Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Sole Street & Vigo area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sole Street & Vigo is £65,196 per year. The nearest station is Sole Street, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Sole Street & Vigo has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,571 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Sole Street & Vigo has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Sole Street & Vigo is £65,196 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA12 3DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Sole Street & Vigo near DA12 3DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sole Street located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA12 3DD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Sole Street

N/A

Walking directions to Sole Street

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
176.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.79(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.42(-40%)
Other theft
7.42(+32%)
Vehicle crime
6.07(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.39(-16%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
87%
Indian
14
4.33%
Other
12
3.72%
Other White
9
2.79%
Irish
4
1.24%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
35.61%
No qualifications
48
17.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.47%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.63%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
54.48%
Owns with a mortgage
39
29.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.45%
Other social rented
6
4.48%
Social rents from council
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

Median price£509,000
Price per sq ft£463
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£435K – £609K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £509,000 (about £463 per square foot) in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £299,995 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£598,750£463
Semi-Detached27£466,000£464
Terraced3£435,000£522

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£502,500£345,000£351,250
2017£515,000£350,000£287,500
2018£450,000£375,000£300,000
2019£513,750£375,000£305,000
2020£480,000£409,950£391,498
2021£575,000£405,000£330,000
2022£650,000£450,000£505,000
2023£597,500£470,000£565,000
2024£595,000£440,000£354,000
2025£600,000£477,500£425,000
2026£586,250£435,000£435,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380£369£461
2017£370£380£431
2018£412£366£380
2019£372£374£544
2020£379£378£427
2021£425£406£664
2022£464£461£482
2023£465£422£382
2024£467£457£487
2025£454£457£522
2026£476£410£378
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 3DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 3DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2025Green Hedges, The Street, Gravesend, DA12 3DDDetachedFreehold£1,130,000
27 Mar 2025Goldings Oast, Battle Street, Gravesend, DA12 3DBDetachedFreehold£700,000

Schools

In the DA12 3DD postcode area, located within Sole Street & Vigo, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA12 3DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCobham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 3DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA12 3DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCobham Village Store36-38 The Street, Gravesend, DA12 3BZWalking directions to Cobham Village Store

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 3DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dakota Dibben

Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Samir Jassal

Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Lauren Sullivan

Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictGraveshamE07000109
Parliamentary ConstituencyGraveshamE14001254
ParishCobhamE04004935
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sole Street & VigoE02005067
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gravesham 013DE01024302
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA12 3DD

Is DA12 3DD (Sole Street & Vigo) safe?

The area around DA12 3DD records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DA12 3DD?

The median sale price around DA12 3DD in Sole Street & Vigo is £509,000 (about £463 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA12 3DD?

There is 1 school close to DA12 3DD, including Cobham Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA12 3DD?

The closest station to DA12 3DD is Sole Street, about 1,506 m away.

How deprived is the area around DA12 3DD?

DA12 3DD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,571 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA12 3DD (Sole Street & Vigo) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gravesham covering DA12 3DD is Lauren Sullivan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dakota Dibben (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Samir Jassal (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

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.