Postcode DA12 5JS is located in a major urban area, within the Singlewell area of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Singlewell area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Singlewell is £53,056 per year. The median sale price in Singlewell is £300,000 (around £397 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £277,000 and £342,500. The nearest station is Gravesend, about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Central Avenue Open Space.
Singlewell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,356 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Singlewell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.0% 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.
The average income per household in Singlewell is £53,056 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA12 5JS.
Singlewell near DA12 5JS 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Central Avenue Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Central Avenue Open Space |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £397 per square foot) in Singlewell area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £580,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £467,500 | £424 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £300,000 | £394 |
| Terraced | 42 | £300,000 | £396 |
| Flats | 3 | £175,000 | £359 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £192,500 | £328,750 | £310,000 |
| 2026 | £170,000 | £300,000 | £291,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £318 | £388 | £392 |
| 2026 | £359 | £380 | £416 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 5JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 11, Cedar Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5JS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £317,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 26, Poplar Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5JX | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 76, Poplar Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5JX | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2026 | 12, Hudson Close, Gravesend, DA12 5FB | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 7, Hudson Close, Gravesend, DA12 5FB | Terraced | Freehold | £310,000 |
In the DA12 5JS postcode area, located within Singlewell, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | King's Farm Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Whitehill Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | The Riverview Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Dec 2021. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA12 5JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Stores | 2A Gloucester Road, Gravesend, DA12 5JY | Walking directions to The Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Best One | 141 Central Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5BH | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Whitehill Road, Gravesend, DA12 5LS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 153 Whitehill Road, Gravesend, DA12 5LS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Jassals Convenience Store | 16 Livingstone Road, Gravesend, DA12 5DZ | Walking directions to Jassals Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Gravesham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA12 5JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Adewale King
Singlewell - Elected 4 May 2023
Rajinder Singh Atwal
Singlewell - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Sullivan
Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA12 5JS records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DA12 5JS in Singlewell is £300,000 (about £397 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DA12 5JS, including King's Farm Primary School (Good), Whitehill Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Riverview Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DA12 5JS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,356 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 5JS 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).