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DA12 4PY

Astra Drive

Riverview Park

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Detailed insights for DA12 4PY

Overview

Postcode DA12 4PY is located in a major urban area, within the Riverview Park ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Riverview Park area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 2.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is The Warren.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Riverview Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Riverview Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 43 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from DA12 4PY.

Flood risk

No risk

Riverview Park near DA12 4PY 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA12 4PY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe WarrenMediumWalking directions to The Warren

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
6,843.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.79(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.42(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.21(-58%)
Other theft
3.26(-42%)
Shoplifting
3.26(-59%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
86.3%
African
13
4.81%
Other
10
3.7%
Irish
6
2.22%
Indian
3
1.11%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
20.78%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
17.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
15.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.85%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
58.88%
Owns with a mortgage
38
35.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.74%
Social rents from council
2
1.87%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Riverview Park

Median price£420,000
Price per sq ft£414
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £445K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £414 per square foot) in Riverview Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,000 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Riverview Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£440,000£493
Semi-Detached42£420,000£413
Terraced6£350,000£424
Flats2£186,000£320

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Riverview Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Riverview Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£300,000£275,000
2017£395,000£330,000£281,000
2018£440,000£332,500£280,000
2019£390,000£325,000£295,000
2020£467,000£332,500£281,250
2021£373,000£368,000£297,500
2022£418,750£390,000£354,000
2023£455,000£395,000£323,250
2024£460,000£390,000£325,000
2025£438,500£415,000£329,000
2026£405,500£432,500£375,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Riverview Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Riverview Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£416£324£348
2017£362£340£356
2018£378£344£361
2019£372£340£360
2020£276£357£362
2021£350£363£383
2022£447£430£417
2023£497£414£419
2024£445£415£422
2025£479£415£407
2026£497£389£425
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Riverview Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Riverview Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 4PY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 4PY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 202522, Astra Drive, Gravesend, DA12 4PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
30 Oct 202543, Astra Drive, Gravesend, DA12 4PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
19 Dec 202555, Vigilant Way, Gravesend, DA12 4PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
11 Jul 202565, Vigilant Way, Gravesend, DA12 4PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000
31 Mar 202535, Vigilant Way, Gravesend, DA12 4PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the DA12 4PY postcode area, located within Riverview Park, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA12 4PY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRiverview Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRiverview Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThamesview SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 4PY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA12 4PY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterWhinfell Way, Gravesend, DA12 4RUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miTesco ExpressWhinfell Way, Gravesend, DA12 4SFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miMorrisons DailyLeander Drive, Gravesend, DA12 4NGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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

Local councillors

Aaron Elliott

Riverview Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Derek Ashenden

Riverview Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Lauren Sullivan

Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictGraveshamE07000109
Parliamentary ConstituencyGraveshamE14001254
WardRiverview ParkE05014922
ParishGravesham, unparished areaE43000087
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Riverview ParkE02005062
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gravesham 008AE01024297
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA12 4PY

Is DA12 4PY (Riverview Park) safe?

The area around DA12 4PY records about 43 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 4PY?

The median sale price around DA12 4PY in Riverview Park is £420,000 (about £414 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA12 4PY?

There are 8 schools close to DA12 4PY, including Riverview Junior School (Good), Riverview Infant School (Good) and Thamesview School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA12 4PY?

DA12 4PY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,906 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Gravesham covering DA12 4PY is Lauren Sullivan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Aaron Elliott (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Derek Ashenden (Conservative and Unionist 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.