Napier Road is in Northfleet, Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA11 7BY is located in the Coldharbour & Perry Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Napier Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 7BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA11 7BZ, DA11 7BN, DA11 7BW, DA11 7DE, DA11 7EF, DA11 7ED, DA11 7BL, DA11 7EE, DA11 7DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA11 7BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.8% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.2% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 38.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 44.6% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 51.8% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 35% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 8.8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 22.7% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.5% | 15.8% | -9.7% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.7% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 25.1% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 84% | 74.9% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 79.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 79.3% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 9.8% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 8.3% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 79.6% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13.5% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.1% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 10.9% | 0.9% | 10.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Napier Road was 95.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% lower than the Coldharbour & Perry Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Napier Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coldharbour & Perry Street and the 115th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Napier Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-01-05 | £306,299 |
| 56 Napier Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-12-20 | £324,669 |
| 74 Napier Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-12-18 | £324,669 |
| 78 Napier Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2023-12-15 | £342,997 |
| 10 Napier Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-10-31 | £330,966 |
DA11 7BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DA11 7BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Cecil Road , Northfleet DA11 7BT | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copperfield Academy Dover Road East , Northfleet DA11 0RB | 1out of 4 | 505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shears Green Infant School Packham Road , Northfleet DA11 7JF | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shears Green Junior School White Avenue , Northfleet DA11 7JB | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Dover Road , Northfleet DA11 9PL | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 2,975 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College Lower Higham Road , Based at North Kent College DA12 2JJ | - not rated | 3,163 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Cafe | 71 Pelham Road South, Gravesend | 228 yd | |
| Ginger's | 3-5 Perry Street, Northfleet | 249 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 50 Perry Street, Northfleet | 357 yd | |
| Olive Cafe | 19 Lawrance Square, Northfleet | 651 yd | |
| Woodlands Beefeater | Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 29 Perry Street, Northfleet | 249 yd | |
| The Rose | 1 Perry Street, Northfleet | 249 yd | |
| Perry Street Conservative Club | 2 Perry Street, Northfleet | 305 yd | |
| Pelham Arms | 189 Old Road West, Gravesend | 365 yd | |
| Iron Pier Brewery & Tap Room | Unit 6-7, May Avenue | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Portion | 69 Pelham Road South, Gravesend | 228 yd | |
| Northfleet Fish Bar | 13 Perry Street, Northfleet | 249 yd | |
| Perry Grill | 11 Perry Street, Northfleet | 249 yd | |
| John's Traditional Fish & Chips | 74 Pelham Road South, Gravesend | 260 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 12A Perry Street, Northfleet | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 - 12 Perry Street, Northfleet | 305 yd | |
| CO-OP | 14 - 18 Perry Street, Northfleet | 305 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fleet Leisure And Sports Club (Closed) Nelson Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Woodlands NEW HOUSE LANE | tennis courts | 553 yd |
| Mayfield Grammar School Gravesend PELHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 578 yd |
| Saint Georges Church Of England School MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Cygnet Leisure Centre OLD PERRY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Northfleet Sports & Youth Centre HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Gravesend Cricket Club WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Shears Green Junior School White Avenue | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College (Closed) Colyer Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College COLYER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.