Hillary Avenue is in Northfleet, Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA11 8NS is located in the Painters Ash electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillary Avenue, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA11 8PT, DA11 8JX, DA11 8NR, DA11 8LA, DA11 8PS, DA11 8PX, DA11 8PU, DA11 8JU, DA11 8NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA11 8NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 37.1% | 40.9% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 44.4% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 4.7% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.8% | 40.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 42.7% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 11.8% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 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.
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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 26.4% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 14.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 19% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 15.6% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 19.5% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.3% | 78.9% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 94.3% | 84.1% | -10.2% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 6.9% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 84.4% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillary Avenue was 113.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Coldharbour & Perry Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillary Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coldharbour & Perry Street and the 96th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Hillary Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-02-04 | £300,602 |
| 16 Hillary Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-06-11 | £383,476 |
| 14 Hillary Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-10-22 | £385,761 |
| 25 Hillary Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2019-09-19 | £311,326 |
| 2 Hillary Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2019-08-12 | £382,650 |
DA11 8NS 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shears Green Infant School Packham Road , Northfleet DA11 7JF | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shears Green Junior School White Avenue , Northfleet DA11 7JB | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Painters Ash Primary School Masefield Road , Northfleet DA11 8EL | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Cecil Road , Northfleet DA11 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copperfield Academy Dover Road East , Northfleet DA11 0RB | 1out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 611 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 3,094 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 | 1,119 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 | 2,138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 3,445 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 | 3,774 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Cafe | 19 Lawrance Square, Northfleet | 618 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Gravesend | Coldharbour Road, Northfleet | 762 yd | |
| Park Eat | Cyclopark, The Tollgate | 838 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 50 Perry Street, Northfleet | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painters Ash Pub | 25 Dene Holm Road, Northfleet | 759 yd | |
| The Six Bells | Old Perry Street, Northfleet | 892 yd | |
| Earl Grey | 177 Vale Road, Northfleet | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deneholm Fish & Chip Bar | 51 Dene Holm Road, Northfleet | 463 yd | |
| Yaqub Indian Takeaway | 20 Lawrance Square, Northfleet | 687 yd | |
| Papa John's | 36 Perry Street, Northfleet | 1,045 yd | |
| Wicked Wings | 24 Perry Street, Northfleet | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 35 Dene Holm Road, Northfleet | 463 yd | |
| Lidl | Coldharbour Road, Northfleet | 762 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Coldharbour Road, Northfleet | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shears Green Junior School White Avenue | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Northfleet School For Girls HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Fleet Leisure And Sports Club (Closed) Nelson Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Painters Ash School MASEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Northfleet Sports & Youth Centre HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Cyclopark THE TOLLGATE THE TOLLGATE WATLING STREET | cycling, health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Cygnet Leisure Centre OLD PERRY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 859 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College (Closed) Colyer Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Saint Georges Church Of England School MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Wombwell Park WOMBWELL PARK WOMBWELL PARK MITCHELL AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,077 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 | 194.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.