Postcode insights

DA12 5DW

Livingstone Road

Singlewell

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Detailed insights for DA12 5DW

Overview

Postcode DA12 5DW is located in a major urban area, within the Singlewell ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Singlewell area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Singlewell is £53,056 per year. The nearest station is Gravesend, about 1.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is The Warren.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Singlewell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,288 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Singlewell has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.8%

Approximately 22.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Singlewell is £53,056 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA12 5DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Singlewell near DA12 5DW 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA12 5DW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe WarrenMediumWalking directions to The Warren

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
6,577.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.42(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.06(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.93(+69%)
Public order
5.78(-5%)
Other theft
4.5(-20%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
79.79%
Other White
33
11.3%
Indian
8
2.74%
African
8
2.74%
Roma
4
1.37%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
27.35%
No qualifications
42
18.83%
Level 3 (A level)
38
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.45%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
50.5%
Social rents from council
23
22.77%
Owns outright
16
15.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.93%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.98%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Singlewell

Median price£302,000
Price per sq ft£397
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £345K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £302,000 (about £397 per square foot) in Singlewell area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Singlewell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£523,750£412
Semi-Detached9£310,000£409
Terraced47£300,000£392
Flats1£210,000£398

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Singlewell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Singlewell.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£320,000£241,250
2017£190,000£268,500£256,250
2018£187,500£275,000£252,500
2019£190,000£262,500£260,000
2020£168,750£262,500£265,750
2021£170,000£310,000£276,500
2022£177,500£359,250£300,000
2023£220,000£337,500£304,000
2024£176,500£330,000£295,000
2025£210,000£347,500£310,000
2026£297,500£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Singlewell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Singlewell.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£286£318£335
2017£302£326£340
2018£300£308£332
2019£286£325£331
2020£296£371£344
2021£286£348£365
2022£312£412£406
2023£330£422£384
2024£311£384£396
2025£311£394£392
2026£354£404
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Singlewell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 5DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 5DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202537, Livingstone Road, Gravesend, DA12 5DWTerracedFreehold£425,000
27 Jun 20253, Livingstone Road, Gravesend, DA12 5DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
22 Sept 20252, Stanley Crescent, Gravesend, DA12 5SYSemi-DetachedFreehold£347,500
25 Sept 202527, Stanley Crescent, Gravesend, DA12 5SZTerracedFreehold£410,000
09 Sept 20255, Stanley Crescent, Gravesend, DA12 5SZSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the DA12 5DW postcode area, located within Singlewell, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA12 5DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySinglewell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableIfield SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryKing's Farm Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA12 5DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miJassals Convenience Store16 Livingstone Road, Gravesend, DA12 5DZWalking directions to Jassals Convenience Store
0.2 miLivingstone Road Stores10-12 Livingstone Road, Gravesend, DA12 5DZWalking directions to Livingstone Road Stores
0.3 miMoores Convenience Store258-260 Mackenzie Way, Gravesend, DA12 5TYWalking directions to Moores Convenience Store
0.5 miThe Stores2A Gloucester Road, Gravesend, DA12 5JYWalking directions to The Stores

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 5DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daniel Adewale King

Singlewell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Rajinder Singh Atwal

Singlewell - 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
WardSinglewellE05014924
ParishGravesham, unparished areaE43000087
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SinglewellE02005065
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gravesham 011EE01024307
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA12 5DW

Is DA12 5DW (Singlewell) safe?

The area around DA12 5DW records about 75 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DA12 5DW?

The median sale price around DA12 5DW in Singlewell is £302,000 (about £397 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA12 5DW?

There are 8 schools close to DA12 5DW, including Singlewell Primary School (Good), Ifield School (Outstanding) and King's Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA12 5DW?

DA12 5DW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,288 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA12 5DW (Singlewell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gravesham covering DA12 5DW is Lauren Sullivan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Daniel Adewale King (Labour Party) and Rajinder Singh Atwal (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.