Postcode insights

DA12 4DX

Barr Road

Westcourt

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Detailed insights for DA12 4DX

Overview

Postcode DA12 4DX is located in a major urban area, within the Westcourt ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Riverview Park area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Riverview Park is £60,143 per year. The nearest station is Gravesend, about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Riverview Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,071 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Riverview Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.1%

Approximately 9.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Riverview Park is £60,143 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from DA12 4DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Riverview Park near DA12 4DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gravesend located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
6,500 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.21(-43%)
Other theft
5.83(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.64(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.91(-76%)
Drugs
2.91(+5%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
70.66%
Other White
17
4.84%
Indian
13
3.7%
Other
12
3.42%
Other Asian
11
3.13%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
23.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
17.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
17.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
17.42%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.64%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
45.45%
Owns outright
37
30.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.05%
Social rents from council
8
6.61%
Other social rented
3
2.48%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Westcourt

Median price£334,000
Price per sq ft£379
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £374K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £334,000 (about £379 per square foot) in Westcourt area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westcourt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£405,000£442
Semi-Detached15£330,000£378
Terraced17£330,000£385

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westcourt

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westcourt.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£270,000
2017£275,000£255,000
2018£279,611£253,000
2019£285,000£265,000
2020£280,000£261,500
2021£303,500£285,000
2022£322,500£318,500
2023£350,000£318,500
2024£337,500£321,000
2025£340,000£320,000
2026£365,500£322,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westcourt.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westcourt.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310£301
2017£315£286
2018£308£286
2019£312£290
2020£327£293
2021£341£331
2022£385£360
2023£357£388
2024£353£348
2025£390£357
2026£382£391
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westcourt.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 4DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 4DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202585, Barr Road, Gravesend, DA12 4DXTerracedFreehold£315,000
01 Aug 202583, Barr Road, Gravesend, DA12 4DXTerracedFreehold£330,000
11 Feb 2025115, Barr Road, Gravesend, DA12 4DXTerracedFreehold£385,000
30 Apr 202592, Barr Road, Gravesend, DA12 4DZTerracedFreehold£282,500
28 Nov 2025372, Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TTTerracedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the DA12 4DX postcode area, located within Riverview Park, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA12 4DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableNorth West Kent Alternative Provision ServiceAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWestcourt Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableLINK19 CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 4DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA12 4DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBobs Store71 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend, DA12 2NQWalking directions to Bobs Store
0.3 miAsda Express179 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TNWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miWestcourt Supermarket2-3 Westcourt Parade, Freeman Road, Gravesend, DA12 4EQWalking directions to Westcourt Supermarket
0.3 miBest One198 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TYWalking directions to Best One
0.3 miNewsbox186 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TYWalking directions to Newsbox

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 4DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Karina O'Malley

Westcourt - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Lenny Rolles

Westcourt - 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
WardWestcourtE05014926
ParishGravesham, unparished areaE43000087
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Riverview ParkE02005062
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gravesham 008EE01024312
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA12 4DX

Is DA12 4DX (Riverview Park) safe?

The area around DA12 4DX records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 4DX?

The median sale price around DA12 4DX in Riverview Park is £334,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA12 4DX?

There are 10 schools close to DA12 4DX, including North West Kent Alternative Provision Service (Good), Westcourt Primary School (Good) and LINK19 College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA12 4DX?

DA12 4DX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,071 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA12 4DX (Riverview Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gravesham covering DA12 4DX is Lauren Sullivan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Karina O'Malley (Labour Party) and Lenny Rolles (Labour Party).

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.