Postcode DA12 9SL is located in a major urban area, within the Pelham ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Gravesend Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.5 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 Town is £44,275 per year. The nearest station is Gravesend, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Fort Gardens.
Gravesend Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Gravesend Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gravesend Town is £44,275 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 194 ft away from DA12 9SL.
Gravesend Town near DA12 9SL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gravesend | N/A | Walking directions to Gravesend |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Fort Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Gardens |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £313 per square foot) in Pelham area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £820,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £520,000 | £299 |
| Detached | 3 | £515,000 | £305 |
| Terraced | 19 | £312,000 | £342 |
| Flats | 18 | £186,748 | £375 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £688,750 | £147,000 | £393,000 | £341,000 |
| 2017 | £610,000 | £185,000 | £332,500 | £265,000 |
| 2018 | £477,500 | £171,400 | £392,000 | £267,500 |
| 2019 | £430,000 | £177,500 | £416,500 | £265,000 |
| 2020 | £365,000 | £175,000 | £425,000 | £284,000 |
| 2021 | £507,500 | £184,000 | £415,000 | £327,500 |
| 2022 | £432,500 | £172,000 | £490,000 | £331,500 |
| 2023 | £712,500 | £165,000 | £425,000 | £316,000 |
| 2024 | £540,000 | £160,000 | £375,000 | £326,500 |
| 2025 | £515,000 | £180,000 | £518,500 | £286,000 |
| 2026 | — | £147,500 | £592,500 | £341,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £333 | £258 | £276 | £268 |
| 2017 | £298 | £295 | £310 | £259 |
| 2018 | £356 | £333 | £281 | £262 |
| 2019 | £304 | £316 | £288 | £289 |
| 2020 | £319 | £276 | £266 | £276 |
| 2021 | £343 | £310 | £297 | £300 |
| 2022 | £439 | £289 | £326 | £323 |
| 2023 | £377 | £296 | £328 | £353 |
| 2024 | £326 | £332 | £348 | £357 |
| 2025 | £305 | £348 | £312 | £344 |
| 2026 | — | £243 | £290 | £345 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 9SL.
In the DA12 9SL postcode area, located within Gravesend Town, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 9SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Windmill Local | 60-61 Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB | Walking directions to Windmill Local |
| 0.1 mi | East West Food & Wine | 61 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, DA11 0QB | Walking directions to East West Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | T. Dass & Sons | 9-10 Arthur Street, Gravesend, DA11 0PP | Walking directions to T. Dass & Sons |
| 0.1 mi | Virdee Stores | 49 Arthur Street, Gravesend, DA11 0PR | Walking directions to Virdee Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Arya Food Centre | 159-160 Parrock Street, Gravesend, DA12 1ER | Walking directions to Arya Food Centre |
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 9SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Baljit Singh Hayre
Pelham - Elected 4 May 2023
Emma Louise Morley
Pelham - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Sullivan
Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA12 9SL records about 89 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around DA12 9SL in Gravesend Town is £280,000 (about £313 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to DA12 9SL, including Wrotham Road Primary School (Good), Bronte School and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA12 9SL is Gravesend, about 336 m away.
DA12 9SL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,563 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 9SL is Lauren Sullivan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Baljit Singh Hayre (Labour Party) and Emma Louise Morley (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.