Postcode DA12 5LE is located in a major urban area, within the Whitehill & Windmill Hill ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Gravesend South & Coldharbour area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.4 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 Gravesend, about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Central Avenue Open Space.
Gravesend South & Coldharbour has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,064 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Gravesend South & Coldharbour has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA12 5LE.
Gravesend South & Coldharbour near DA12 5LE 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Central Avenue Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Central Avenue Open Space |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £378,000 (about £374 per square foot) in Whitehill & Windmill Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,500 up to £920,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £542,500 | £370 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £386,500 | £378 |
| Terraced | 27 | £330,000 | £382 |
| Flats | 5 | £197,500 | £361 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £555,000 | £160,625 | £314,750 | £275,000 |
| 2017 | £490,000 | £130,000 | £315,000 | £297,000 |
| 2018 | £500,000 | £149,000 | £341,000 | £305,000 |
| 2019 | £436,000 | £172,364 | £339,500 | £293,000 |
| 2020 | £472,500 | £177,000 | £305,000 | £308,000 |
| 2021 | £553,000 | £187,500 | £402,500 | £317,750 |
| 2022 | £559,999 | £180,000 | £390,000 | £342,500 |
| 2023 | £550,000 | £107,500 | £403,750 | £327,000 |
| 2024 | £392,500 | £158,333 | £385,000 | £320,000 |
| 2025 | £540,000 | £223,000 | £386,500 | £347,500 |
| 2026 | £565,000 | £175,000 | £412,500 | £350,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £340 | £297 | £295 | £314 |
| 2017 | £329 | £238 | £316 | £324 |
| 2018 | £365 | £243 | £340 | £319 |
| 2019 | £375 | £271 | £333 | £298 |
| 2020 | £347 | £276 | £311 | £344 |
| 2021 | £400 | £274 | £343 | £343 |
| 2022 | £387 | £315 | £385 | £388 |
| 2023 | £412 | £184 | £372 | £377 |
| 2024 | £354 | £294 | £357 | £363 |
| 2025 | £366 | £346 | £368 | £372 |
| 2026 | £323 | £361 | £423 | £365 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 5LE.
In the DA12 5LE postcode area, located within Gravesend South & Coldharbour, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 5LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best One | 141 Central Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5BH | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.2 mi | Kings Farm Mini Market | 32 Kitchener Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5HY | Walking directions to Kings Farm Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | The Stores | 2A Gloucester Road, Gravesend, DA12 5JY | Walking directions to The Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Pricefair | 20 Kitchener Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5HY | Walking directions to Pricefair |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Whitehill Road, Gravesend, DA12 5LS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ektaveen Simran Kaur Thandi
Whitehill & Windmill Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Gavin Ross Larkins
Whitehill & Windmill Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Tony Rana
Whitehill & Windmill Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Sullivan
Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA12 5LE records about 80 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 other theft.
The median sale price around DA12 5LE in Gravesend South & Coldharbour is £378,000 (about £374 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DA12 5LE, including Whitehill Primary School (Requires improvement), King's Farm Primary School (Good) and Ifield School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DA12 5LE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,064 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 5LE is Lauren Sullivan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ektaveen Simran Kaur Thandi (Labour Party), Gavin Ross Larkins (Labour Party) and Tony Rana (Labour 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.