Postcode insights

DA12 5EX

Thistledown

Singlewell

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Detailed insights for DA12 5EX

Overview

Postcode DA12 5EX 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 84.8 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 Singlewell is £53,056 per year. The nearest station is Sole Street, about 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Singlewell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,839 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Singlewell has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.5%

Approximately 10.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 161 ft away from DA12 5EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Singlewell near DA12 5EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sole Street located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA12 5EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe WarrenMediumWalking directions to The Warren

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
7,418.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.12(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.75(+67%)
Burglary
7.76(+198%)
Vehicle crime
7.76(+109%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
79.46%
Other White
15
5.05%
African
10
3.37%
Bangladeshi
6
2.02%
Other Asian
6
2.02%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
22.69%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.91%
No qualifications
44
18.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.45%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
33.08%
Owns outright
42
31.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20.3%
Social rents from council
13
9.77%
Shared ownership
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

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 5EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 5EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jul 202571, Thistledown, Gravesend, DA12 5EXTerracedFreehold£290,000
02 Jun 202575, Thistledown, Gravesend, DA12 5EXTerracedFreehold£274,000
28 Apr 2025248, Mackenzie Way, Gravesend, DA12 5TYTerracedFreehold£325,000
27 Mar 202653, Thistledown, Gravesend, DA12 5EUTerracedFreehold£290,000
06 Jun 202549, Thistledown, Gravesend, DA12 5EUTerracedFreehold£245,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA12 5EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySinglewell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKing's Farm Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableIfield SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 5EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA12 5EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMoores Convenience Store258-260 Mackenzie Way, Gravesend, DA12 5TYWalking directions to Moores Convenience Store
0.4 miJassals Convenience Store16 Livingstone Road, Gravesend, DA12 5DZWalking directions to Jassals Convenience Store
0.4 miLivingstone Road Stores10-12 Livingstone Road, Gravesend, DA12 5DZWalking directions to Livingstone Road 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 5EX, 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 011BE01024304
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA12 5EX

Is DA12 5EX (Singlewell) safe?

The area around DA12 5EX records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5EX?

The median sale price around DA12 5EX 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 5EX?

There are 7 schools close to DA12 5EX, including Singlewell Primary School (Good), King's Farm Primary School (Good) and Ifield School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA12 5EX?

DA12 5EX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,839 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Gravesham covering DA12 5EX 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.