Waterdales is in Northfleet, Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA11 8JW 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 8JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA11 8JN, DA11 8HU, DA11 8AR, DA11 8EA, DA11 8AU, DA11 8HS, DA11 8AP, DA11 8AX, DA11 8HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA11 8JW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 53.3% | 53.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 46.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 8JW, 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 | 45.9% | 48.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 31.3% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 45.7% | 38.2% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 41.2% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around DA11 8JW this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 28.7% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 15.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 15.9% | -7.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 20.3% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 87.4% | 77.4% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 93.1% | 82.5% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 82.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.4% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterdales was 114.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.9% lower than the Coldharbour & Perry Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterdales has the 20th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coldharbour & Perry Street and the 93rd highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202 Waterdales, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-06-30 | £285,796 |
| 192 Waterdales, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2021-01-08 | £288,987 |
| 176 Waterdales, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-09-14 | £266,456 |
| 170 Waterdales, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-11-10 | £223,433 |
| 190 Waterdales, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2016-09-02 | £275,849 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,724 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 | 337 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet Springhead Road , Northfleet DA11 9QZ | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Painters Ash Primary School Masefield Road , Northfleet DA11 8EL | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Dover Road , Northfleet DA11 9PL | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosherville Church of England Academy London Road , DA11 9JQ | 2out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Ebbsfleet Academy Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 3,826 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 | 2,129 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 | 2,424 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 3,634 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 4,453 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 4,630 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 | 335 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering @ PrepWorld | Unit K, Springhead Enterprise Park | 542 yd | |
| Aurora's Cafe | Unit J1E, Springhead Enterprise Park | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painters Ash Pub | 25 Dene Holm Road, Northfleet | 667 yd | |
| The Six Bells | Old Perry Street, Northfleet | 874 yd | |
| Earl Grey | 177 Vale Road, Northfleet | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Superstores, Wingfield Bank | 278 yd | |
| Deneholm Fish & Chip Bar | 51 Dene Holm Road, Northfleet | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 35 Dene Holm Road, Northfleet | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Park WOMBWELL PARK WOMBWELL PARK MITCHELL AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 194 yd |
| Springhead Recreation Ground 6 SPRINGVALE 6 SPRINGVALE SPRINGHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Northfleet School For Girls HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College COLYER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College (Closed) Colyer Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Northfleet Sports & Youth Centre HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Cygnet Leisure Centre OLD PERRY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School SPRINGHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Painters Ash School MASEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 896 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 | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.