Waterdales is in Northfleet, Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA11 8JF 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 Waterdales, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA11 8HY, DA11 8AX, DA11 8AU, DA11 8JE, DA11 8JN, DA11 8HZ, DA11 8JW, DA11 8EA, DA11 8AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA11 8JF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 51.3% | 52% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48% | -0.7% | 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 8JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 34.6% | 42.8% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 41.3% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.5% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 2.6% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 48.4% | 46.6% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.2% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 28.9% | 24.3% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 13.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 11.4% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.9% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 24.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 72.8% | 70.5% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 80.3% | 86% | 5.7% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 4.3% | -5.0% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 80% | 85.7% | 5.7% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 1.4% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 0.6% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterdales was 58.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Coldharbour & Perry Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waterdales has the 28th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coldharbour & Perry Street and the 134th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Waterdales, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-12-12 | £323,895 |
| 148 Waterdales, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-01-07 | £327,597 |
| 138 Waterdales, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-12-14 | £303,580 |
| 150 Waterdales, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-03-26 | £289,742 |
| 126 Waterdales, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2015-02-27 | £297,335 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhead Park Primary School Springhead Parkway , Springhead Park DA11 8BY | - not rated | 573 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet Springhead Road , Northfleet DA11 9QZ | 4out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Dover Road , Northfleet DA11 9PL | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosherville Church of England Academy London Road , DA11 9JQ | 2out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copperfield Academy Dover Road East , Northfleet DA11 0RB | 1out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 499 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ebbsfleet Academy Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 3,570 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 | 1,945 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 | 2,143 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 4,238 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 4,385 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastgate Coffee Shop | Eastgate, 141 Springhead Parkway | 525 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering @ PrepWorld | Unit K, Springhead Enterprise Park | 632 yd | |
| Aurora's Cafe | Unit J1E, Springhead Enterprise Park | 654 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 50 Perry Street, Northfleet | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Six Bells | Old Perry Street, Northfleet | 634 yd | |
| Painters Ash Pub | 25 Dene Holm Road, Northfleet | 777 yd | |
| Earl Grey | 177 Vale Road, Northfleet | 781 yd | |
| Northfleet & District Traders Association | 39 Dover Road, Northfleet | 1,029 yd | |
| Ye Olde Leather Bottle | 1 Dover Road, Northfleet | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Superstores, Wingfield Bank | 566 yd | |
| Deneholm Fish & Chip Bar | 51 Dene Holm Road, Northfleet | 921 yd | |
| Papa John's | 36 Perry Street, Northfleet | 949 yd | |
| Wicked Wings | 24 Perry Street, Northfleet | 949 yd | |
| Dover Road Fish Bar | 33A Dover Road, Northfleet | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 35 Dene Holm Road, Northfleet | 921 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 - 12 Perry Street, Northfleet | 1,033 yd | |
| CO-OP | 14 - 18 Perry Street, Northfleet | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springhead Recreation Ground 6 SPRINGVALE 6 SPRINGVALE SPRINGHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College COLYER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| Wombwell Park WOMBWELL PARK WOMBWELL PARK MITCHELL AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 287 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College (Closed) Colyer Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Northfleet Sports & Youth Centre HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Northfleet School For Girls HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Cygnet Leisure Centre OLD PERRY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School SPRINGHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Painters Ash School MASEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.