Park Avenue is in Northfleet, Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA11 8DW 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 Park Avenue, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA11 8DS, DA11 0RA, DA11 8RQ, DA11 0RD, DA11 8DN, DA11 8RN, DA11 8RW, DA11 0RB, DA11 8DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA11 8DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.8% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.2% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 35.8% | 37.4% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 44.8% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (90%) 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 | 46.4% | 50.2% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 39.8% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 7.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 23.4% | 14.4% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 14.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 20.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 12.1% | 3.9% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 3.8% | -4.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 85.7% | 76.4% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Other | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 80.5% | 77.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 10.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 78% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 16% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 2.2% | -5.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Coldharbour & Perry Street average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 92.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Park Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2025-03-24 | £354,299 |
| 17 Park Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-09-20 | £317,073 |
| 37 Park Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2024-02-22 | £326,420 |
| 19 Park Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-11-29 | £319,717 |
| 5 Park Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2021-09-30 | £312,903 |
DA11 8DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
DA11 8DW 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperfield Academy Dover Road East , Northfleet DA11 0RB | 1out of 4 | 171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Dover Road , Northfleet DA11 9PL | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Cecil Road , Northfleet DA11 7BT | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosherville Church of England Academy London Road , DA11 9JQ | 2out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet Springhead Road , Northfleet DA11 9QZ | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 572 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ebbsfleet Academy Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,390 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 | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 3,106 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 3,466 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 | 3,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 2 Night | 50 Perry Street, Northfleet | 287 yd | |
| Ginger's | 3-5 Perry Street, Northfleet | 340 yd | |
| Perry Cafe | 71 Pelham Road South, Gravesend | 372 yd | |
| Stacey's Kitchen | Northfleet Garage, London Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier Brewery & Tap Room | Unit 6-7, May Avenue | 217 yd | |
| Perry Street Conservative Club | 2 Perry Street, Northfleet | 291 yd | |
| The Crown | 29 Perry Street, Northfleet | 340 yd | |
| The Rose | 1 Perry Street, Northfleet | 340 yd | |
| Earl Grey | 177 Vale Road, Northfleet | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 36 Perry Street, Northfleet | 287 yd | |
| Wicked Wings | 24 Perry Street, Northfleet | 287 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 12A Perry Street, Northfleet | 291 yd | |
| Happy Dragon | 20 Perry Street, Northfleet | 291 yd | |
| KFC | 4 - 12 Perry Street, Northfleet | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 - 12 Perry Street, Northfleet | 291 yd | |
| CO-OP | 14 - 18 Perry Street, Northfleet | 291 yd | |
| Aldi Food Store Ltd | 100-102 London Road, Gravesend | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cygnet Leisure Centre OLD PERRY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College (Closed) Colyer Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Northfleet Sports & Youth Centre HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College COLYER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Fleet Leisure And Sports Club (Closed) Nelson Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Mayfield Grammar School Gravesend PELHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 709 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School SPRINGHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Springhead Recreation Ground 6 SPRINGVALE 6 SPRINGVALE SPRINGHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
| Gravesend Cricket Club WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.