Cherrywood Drive, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8PL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA11 8PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.7%	50.9%	2.2%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	51.3%	49.1%	-2.2%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DA11 8PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.8%	26.6%	0.8%	37.9%	-11.3%
Married: Opposite sex	62.5%	58.5%	-4.0%	44.2%	14.3%
Separated	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	6.6%	6.1%	-0.5%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	3.9%	7.4%	3.5%	6.1%	1.3%

Health

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	47.4%	49.1%	1.7%	48.4%	0.7%
Good health	35.3%	31.3%	-4.0%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	11.5%	17.1%	5.6%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	5.8%	2.5%	-3.3%	4.0%	-1.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	22.3%	21.7%	-0.6%	18.2%	3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	15.7%	-1.9%	9.6%	6.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.3%	13.5%	-6.8%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	4.8%	-1.5%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	16.5%	7.5%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	18.4%	23.5%	5.1%	33.8%	-10.3%
Other	6.3%	4.3%	-2.0%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	8.3%	7.4%	-0.9%	3.1%	4.3%
Other Asian	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	1%	5.3%	4.3%	2.5%	2.8%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.9%	1.1%	-0.8%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
White	85.6%	78.4%	-7.2%	81.4%	-3.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.1%	2.0%
Arab	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	1.6%	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%	0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.6% 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	93.3%	87.6%	-5.7%	83.2%	4.4%
European Union	0.6%	2.1%	1.5%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	0.8%	1.3%
Africa	1%	2.8%	1.8%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	4.2%	5%	0.8%	5.6%	-0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.9%	87.9%	-5.0%	83.2%	4.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	10.7%	10.4%	9.8%	0.9%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	0%	-5.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.8%	76.7%	9.1%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	2.5%	1.2%	1.3%
No passport held	9.3%	13.5%	-4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.1%	37.2%	-4.1%
Christian	53.7%	46.2%	7.5%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Sikh	7.5%	0.9%	6.6%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Cherrywood Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherrywood Drive was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the Coldharbour & Perry Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Cherrywood Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coldharbour & Perry Street and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in DA11 8PL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cherrywood Drive are based on 69 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gravesham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cherrywood Drive, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8PL

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA11 8PL

Average Price
£406,443

Semi-Detached
£452,173

Terraced
£365,795

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cherrywood Drive

Average Price
£396,577

Semi-Detached
£439,143

Terraced
£357,559

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cherrywood DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
44 Cherrywood Drive, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£295,000	2025-05-02	£295,000
40 Cherrywood Drive, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£287,000	2024-04-24	£298,696
58 Cherrywood Drive, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2024-04-12	£401,494
33 Cherrywood Drive, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£330,000	2021-06-18	£371,390
31 Cherrywood Drive, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£322,000	2019-10-25	£401,895

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA11 8PL

Employment

DA11 8PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DA11 8PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	79
Full-Time Employee	63
Self-Employed	26
Part-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	7
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Construction	28
Education	20
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	14
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Other	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS	4out of 4	2,283 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shears Green Infant School Packham Road , Northfleet DA11 7JF	3out of 4	546 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shears Green Junior School White Avenue , Northfleet DA11 7JB	3out of 4	546 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Painters Ash Primary School Masefield Road , Northfleet DA11 8EL	3out of 4	730 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Cecil Road , Northfleet DA11 7BT	3out of 4	1,306 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Copperfield Academy Dover Road East , Northfleet DA11 0RB	1out of 4	1,566 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ	3out of 4	825 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG	3out of 4	1,155 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE	4out of 4	1,759 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW	3out of 4	3,048 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR	4out of 4	3,134 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

All-through

	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	1,135 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT	4out of 4	2,219 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN	- not rated	2,291 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX	- not rated	2,905 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ	- not rated	3,399 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	3,760 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Toby Carvery Gravesend	Coldharbour Road, Northfleet	529 yd
Park Eat	Cyclopark, The Tollgate	599 yd
Olive Cafe	19 Lawrance Square, Northfleet	675 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Painters Ash Pub	25 Dene Holm Road, Northfleet		910 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Deneholm Fish & Chip Bar	51 Dene Holm Road, Northfleet		617 yd
Yaqub Indian Takeaway	20 Lawrance Square, Northfleet		748 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Coldharbour Road, Northfleet	529 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd	Coldharbour Road, Northfleet	529 yd
CO-OP	35 Dene Holm Road, Northfleet	617 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shears Green Junior School White Avenue	grass pitches	464 yd
Cyclopark THE TOLLGATE THE TOLLGATE WATLING STREET	cycling, health and fitness suite	602 yd
Painters Ash School MASEFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	864 yd
Fleet Leisure And Sports Club (Closed) Nelson Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	940 yd
Northfleet School For Girls HALL ROAD	grass pitches	955 yd
Saint Georges Church Of England School MEADOW ROAD	grass pitches	1,057 yd
Northfleet Sports & Youth Centre HALL ROAD	grass pitches	1,077 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	82.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	82.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	82.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	82.7%

Speed Aviability

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	17.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	34.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	148.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.