Postcode DA12 5BF is located in a major urban area, within the Woodlands ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Gravesend South & Coldharbour area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.7 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 Gravesend South & Coldharbour is £61,770 per year. The nearest station is Meopham, about 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cyclopark East.
Gravesend South & Coldharbour has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,507 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Gravesend South & Coldharbour has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gravesend South & Coldharbour is £61,770 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 195 ft away from DA12 5BF.
Gravesend South & Coldharbour near DA12 5BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Meopham located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cyclopark East | Large | Walking directions to Cyclopark East |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 (about £396 per square foot) in Woodlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,000 up to £1,280,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £577,500 | £437 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £415,000 | £435 |
| Terraced | 37 | £355,000 | £383 |
| Flats | 2 | £212,000 | £315 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £462,500 | £200,000 | £380,000 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | £565,000 | £183,500 | £353,750 | £295,000 |
| 2018 | £475,000 | £182,000 | £317,000 | £288,500 |
| 2019 | £438,500 | £205,000 | £335,000 | £290,000 |
| 2020 | £467,450 | £227,000 | £379,995 | £305,000 |
| 2021 | £549,998 | £165,550 | £391,950 | £327,000 |
| 2022 | £594,995 | £270,000 | £429,995 | £360,000 |
| 2023 | £549,995 | £264,998 | £445,000 | £325,000 |
| 2024 | £625,000 | £172,500 | £380,000 | £371,000 |
| 2025 | £580,000 | £212,000 | £414,000 | £355,000 |
| 2026 | £550,000 | — | £438,500 | £345,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £281 | £362 | £279 | £300 |
| 2017 | £359 | £386 | £339 | £321 |
| 2018 | £383 | £376 | £334 | £298 |
| 2019 | £392 | £289 | £373 | £312 |
| 2020 | £388 | £357 | £367 | £358 |
| 2021 | £407 | £360 | £449 | £378 |
| 2022 | £475 | £411 | £494 | £389 |
| 2023 | £438 | £394 | £445 | £358 |
| 2024 | £425 | £339 | £417 | £342 |
| 2025 | £451 | £315 | £425 | £383 |
| 2026 | £423 | — | £406 | £371 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 5BF.
In the DA12 5BF postcode area, located within Gravesend South & Coldharbour, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 5BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moores Convenience Store | 258-260 Mackenzie Way, Gravesend, DA12 5TY | Walking directions to Moores Convenience Store |
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 5BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Charles Metcalf
Woodlands - Elected 4 May 2023
Benjamin Sizer
Woodlands - Elected 4 May 2023
David Shaun Beattie
Woodlands - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Sullivan
Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA12 5BF records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5BF in Gravesend South & Coldharbour is £392,500 (about £396 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to DA12 5BF, including Singlewell Primary School (Good), King's Farm Primary School (Good) and Ifield School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DA12 5BF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,507 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 5BF is Lauren Sullivan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alan Charles Metcalf (Conservative and Unionist Party), Benjamin Sizer (Conservative and Unionist Party) and David Shaun Beattie (Conservative and Unionist 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.