Nelson Road is in Northfleet, Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA11 7EF 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 Nelson Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 7EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA11 7EE, DA11 7BW, DA11 7BN, DA11 7ED, DA11 7BY, DA11 7BZ, DA11 7BL, DA11 7BD, DA11 7EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA11 7EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA11 7EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 48.8% | 14.1% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 35.3% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.9% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40% | 43.8% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 40.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.4% | 18.8% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 14.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 26.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 9.7% | 1% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 88.1% | 79.7% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 81.2% | 79.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 10% | 11% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 78.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 15.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.8% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Road was 163.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.9% higher than the Coldharbour & Perry Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coldharbour & Perry Street and the 60th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Nelson Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-07-05 | £309,937 |
| 96 Nelson Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-02-09 | £266,786 |
| 97 Nelson Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2023-01-13 | £291,828 |
| 91 Nelson Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £275,280 | 2022-11-22 | £275,834 |
| 74 Nelson Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2022-09-05 | £235,788 |
DA11 7EF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,321 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 | 286 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copperfield Academy Dover Road East , Northfleet DA11 0RB | 1out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shears Green Infant School Packham Road , Northfleet DA11 7JF | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shears Green Junior School White Avenue , Northfleet DA11 7JB | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Dover Road , Northfleet DA11 9PL | 3out of 4 | 1,134 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 | 720 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 2,415 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 | 762 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 | 1,250 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 2,999 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 | 3,208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger's | 3-5 Perry Street, Northfleet | 316 yd | |
| Perry Cafe | 71 Pelham Road South, Gravesend | 319 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 50 Perry Street, Northfleet | 386 yd | |
| Olive Cafe | 19 Lawrance Square, Northfleet | 547 yd | |
| Woodlands Beefeater | Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 29 Perry Street, Northfleet | 316 yd | |
| The Rose | 1 Perry Street, Northfleet | 316 yd | |
| Perry Street Conservative Club | 2 Perry Street, Northfleet | 359 yd | |
| Iron Pier Brewery & Tap Room | Unit 6-7, May Avenue | 445 yd | |
| Earl Grey | 177 Vale Road, Northfleet | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Fish Bar | 13 Perry Street, Northfleet | 316 yd | |
| Perry Grill | 11 Perry Street, Northfleet | 316 yd | |
| Big Portion | 69 Pelham Road South, Gravesend | 319 yd | |
| John's Traditional Fish & Chips | 74 Pelham Road South, Gravesend | 347 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 12A Perry Street, Northfleet | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 - 12 Perry Street, Northfleet | 359 yd | |
| CO-OP | 14 - 18 Perry Street, Northfleet | 359 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fleet Leisure And Sports Club (Closed) Nelson Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 160 yd |
| Woodlands NEW HOUSE LANE | tennis courts | 561 yd |
| Saint Georges Church Of England School MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Mayfield Grammar School Gravesend PELHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Cygnet Leisure Centre OLD PERRY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 703 yd |
| Shears Green Junior School White Avenue | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Northfleet Sports & Youth Centre HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College (Closed) Colyer Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Gravesend Cricket Club WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College COLYER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 969 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.