Vale Road is in Northfleet, Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA11 8BZ is located in the Northfleet & Springhead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vale Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA11 8DB, DA11 8DF, DA11 8DE, DA11 8DJ, DA11 8HZ, DA11 8JE, DA11 8DD, DA11 8DG, DA11 8DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA11 8BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 53.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46.3% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 22.7% | 37.9% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 42.2% | -12.5% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 6.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 50.8% | 45.8% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 36% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 14.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 20.6% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 13.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 22.7% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 13% | 5.7% | -7.3% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 75.5% | 76.8% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 88.5% | 84.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 84.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.1% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 8.4% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Road was 206.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% higher than the Coldharbour & Perry Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vale Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coldharbour & Perry Street and the 40th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Vale Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-02-14 | £340,683 |
| 12 Vale Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-02-04 | £365,733 |
| 6 Vale Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2022-08-01 | £347,471 |
| 36 Vale Road, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2015-02-12 | £409,479 |
| 12 Vale Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2014-09-11 | £321,503 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Dover Road , Northfleet DA11 9PL | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet Springhead Road , Northfleet DA11 9QZ | 4out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copperfield Academy Dover Road East , Northfleet DA11 0RB | 1out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosherville Church of England Academy London Road , DA11 9JQ | 2out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead Park Primary School Springhead Parkway , Springhead Park DA11 8BY | - not rated | 973 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ebbsfleet Academy Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 3,204 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,736 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 | 1,731 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 3,943 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 4,026 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 2 Night | 50 Perry Street, Northfleet | 623 yd | |
| Ginger's | 3-5 Perry Street, Northfleet | 758 yd | |
| Perry Cafe | 71 Pelham Road South, Gravesend | 822 yd | |
| Aurora's Cafe | Unit J1E, Springhead Enterprise Park | 903 yd | |
| Eastgate Coffee Shop | Eastgate, 141 Springhead Parkway | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Six Bells | Old Perry Street, Northfleet | 425 yd | |
| Earl Grey | 177 Vale Road, Northfleet | 504 yd | |
| Iron Pier Brewery & Tap Room | Unit 6-7, May Avenue | 686 yd | |
| Perry Street Conservative Club | 2 Perry Street, Northfleet | 694 yd | |
| The Crown | 29 Perry Street, Northfleet | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 36 Perry Street, Northfleet | 623 yd | |
| Wicked Wings | 24 Perry Street, Northfleet | 623 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 12A Perry Street, Northfleet | 694 yd | |
| Happy Dragon | 20 Perry Street, Northfleet | 694 yd | |
| KFC | 4 - 12 Perry Street, Northfleet | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 - 12 Perry Street, Northfleet | 694 yd | |
| CO-OP | 14 - 18 Perry Street, Northfleet | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Technology College COLYER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College (Closed) Colyer Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 262 yd |
| Cygnet Leisure Centre OLD PERRY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Northfleet Sports & Youth Centre HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Springhead Recreation Ground 6 SPRINGVALE 6 SPRINGVALE SPRINGHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School SPRINGHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Wombwell Park WOMBWELL PARK WOMBWELL PARK MITCHELL AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 677 yd |
| Northfleet School For Girls HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Fleet Leisure And Sports Club (Closed) Nelson Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 908 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 | 84.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.1% |
| 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 | 134 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.