Springhead Road is in Northfleet, Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA11 8HW 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 Springhead Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA11 8HJ, DA11 8HN, DA11 8EA, DA11 8HY, DA11 8HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA11 8HW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 8HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 26.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 6.7% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 43.8% | 40.5% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 37.4% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 13% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 9.2% | 7.0% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 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.
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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 23.8% | 7.1% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 12.4% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 19% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 20% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 17.1% | -2.9% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 77.6% | 84.2% | 6.6% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 85.9% | 89.3% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 90% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springhead Road was 470.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 283.3% higher than the Coldharbour & Perry Street average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Springhead Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coldharbour & Perry Street and the 9th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 198.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Springhead Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-10-17 | £377,482 |
| 115 Springhead Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-01-26 | £348,815 |
| 111 Springhead Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2016-08-08 | £338,484 |
DA11 8HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 44 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet Springhead Road , Northfleet DA11 9QZ | 4out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead Park Primary School Springhead Parkway , Springhead Park DA11 8BY | - not rated | 486 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Dover Road , Northfleet DA11 9PL | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosherville Church of England Academy London Road , DA11 9JQ | 2out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Primary School High Street , Northfleet DA11 9HB | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 796 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Ebbsfleet Academy Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 3,778 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 | 2,253 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 | 2,280 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 3,082 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 3,857 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 4,246 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 4,507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora's Cafe | Unit J1E, Springhead Enterprise Park | 335 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering @ PrepWorld | Unit K, Springhead Enterprise Park | 346 yd | |
| Eastgate Coffee Shop | Eastgate, 141 Springhead Parkway | 389 yd | |
| Cafe Of Northfleet | 37 - 38 The Hill, Northfleet | 996 yd | |
| White Eagle | 29 A The Hill, Gravesend | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet & District Traders Association | 39 Dover Road, Northfleet | 785 yd | |
| Ye Olde Leather Bottle | 1 Dover Road, Northfleet | 785 yd | |
| The Six Bells | Old Perry Street, Northfleet | 919 yd | |
| Ye Olde Coach And Horses Inn | 25 The Hill, Northfleet | 932 yd | |
| Earl Grey | 177 Vale Road, Northfleet | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Superstores, Wingfield Bank | 634 yd | |
| Dover Road Fish Bar | 33A Dover Road, Northfleet | 785 yd | |
| Hill Tandoori | 8 The Hill, Northfleet | 937 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 39 The Hill, Northfleet | 996 yd | |
| Mayflower Takeaway | 31A The Hill, Northfleet | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springhead Recreation Ground 6 SPRINGVALE 6 SPRINGVALE SPRINGHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 69 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School SPRINGHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College COLYER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Wombwell Park WOMBWELL PARK WOMBWELL PARK MITCHELL AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 557 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College (Closed) Colyer Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Northfleet Sports & Youth Centre HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Cygnet Leisure Centre OLD PERRY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 845 yd |
| Northfleet School For Girls HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 861 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.