Postcode DA12 5RU is located in a major urban area, within the Westcourt ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Westcourt area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westcourt is £51,641 per year. The nearest station is Gravesend, about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Westcourt has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Westcourt has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Westcourt is £51,641 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA12 5RU.
Westcourt near DA12 5RU 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.
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £334,000 (about £379 per square foot) in Westcourt area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £405,000 | £442 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £330,000 | £378 |
| Terraced | 17 | £330,000 | £385 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £285,000 | £270,000 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £255,000 |
| 2018 | £279,611 | £253,000 |
| 2019 | £285,000 | £265,000 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £261,500 |
| 2021 | £303,500 | £285,000 |
| 2022 | £322,500 | £318,500 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £318,500 |
| 2024 | £337,500 | £321,000 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £320,000 |
| 2026 | £365,500 | £322,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310 | £301 |
| 2017 | £315 | £286 |
| 2018 | £308 | £286 |
| 2019 | £312 | £290 |
| 2020 | £327 | £293 |
| 2021 | £341 | £331 |
| 2022 | £385 | £360 |
| 2023 | £357 | £388 |
| 2024 | £353 | £348 |
| 2025 | £390 | £357 |
| 2026 | £382 | £391 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 5RU.
In the DA12 5RU postcode area, located within Westcourt, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 5RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Valley Drive, Gravesend, DA12 5RT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Save On | 3 The Parade, Gravesend, DA12 5RT | Walking directions to Save On |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 153 Whitehill Road, Gravesend, DA12 5LS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Whitehill Road, Gravesend, DA12 5LS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Westcourt Supermarket | 2-3 Westcourt Parade, Freeman Road, Gravesend, DA12 4EQ | Walking directions to Westcourt Supermarket |
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 5RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Karina O'Malley
Westcourt - Elected 4 May 2023
Lenny Rolles
Westcourt - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Sullivan
Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA12 5RU records about 110 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 5RU in Westcourt is £334,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to DA12 5RU, including North West Kent Alternative Provision Service (Good), Westcourt Primary School (Good) and Tymberwood Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DA12 5RU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,760 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 5RU is Lauren Sullivan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Karina O'Malley (Labour Party) and Lenny Rolles (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.