Postcode DA12 5LN 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 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 nearest station is Gravesend, about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 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 4,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% 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 5LN.
Singlewell near DA12 5LN 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 1.4 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £523,750 | £412 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £310,000 | £409 |
| Terraced | 47 | £300,000 | £392 |
| Flats | 1 | £210,000 | £398 |
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 | £210,000 | £347,500 | £310,000 |
| 2026 | — | £297,500 | £275,000 |
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 | £311 | £394 | £392 |
| 2026 | — | £354 | £404 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 5LN.
In the DA12 5LN postcode area, located within Singlewell, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 5LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Stores | 2A Gloucester Road, Gravesend, DA12 5JY | Walking directions to The Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Whitehill Road, Gravesend, DA12 5LS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Best One | 141 Central Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5BH | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 153 Whitehill Road, Gravesend, DA12 5LS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Kings Farm Mini Market | 32 Kitchener Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5HY | Walking directions to Kings Farm Mini Market |
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 5LN, 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 5LN 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DA12 5LN in Singlewell is £302,000 (about £397 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to DA12 5LN, including Ifield School (Outstanding), King's Farm Primary School (Good) and Whitehill Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DA12 5LN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,102 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 5LN 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).
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.