Postcode DA12 4EL is located in a major urban area, within the Westcourt ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Westcourt area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.8 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 Westcourt is £51,641 per year. The nearest station is Gravesend, about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Westcourt has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,027 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Westcourt has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Westcourt is £51,641 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA12 4EL.
Westcourt near DA12 4EL 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £405,000 | £442 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £330,000 | £378 |
| Terraced | 17 | £330,000 | £385 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 4EL.
In the DA12 4EL postcode area, located within Westcourt, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 4EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Westcourt Supermarket | 2-3 Westcourt Parade, Freeman Road, Gravesend, DA12 4EQ | Walking directions to Westcourt Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Valley Drive, Gravesend, DA12 5RT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Save On | 3 The Parade, Gravesend, DA12 5RT | Walking directions to Save On |
| 0.5 mi | Best One | 198 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TY | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.5 mi | Newsbox | 186 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TY | Walking directions to Newsbox |
Annual council tax rates for Gravesham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA12 4EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Karina O'Malley
Westcourt - Elected 4 May 2023
Lenny Rolles
Westcourt - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Sullivan
Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA12 4EL 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DA12 4EL in Westcourt is £334,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to DA12 4EL, including Tymberwood Academy (Good), North West Kent Alternative Provision Service (Good) and Westcourt Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DA12 4EL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,027 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 4EL 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).
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.