Harrowby Gardens is in Northfleet, Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA11 8SH is located in the Painters Ash electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harrowby Gardens, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA11 8SJ, DA11 8BE, DA11 8AF, DA11 8QB, DA11 8AH, DA11 8SA, DA11 8BJ, DA11 8BL, DA11 7EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA11 8SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 27.4% | 28.3% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 55.1% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 50% | 45.1% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 39% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 17.8% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 17% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 21.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 21% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 16.4% | 10.8% | -5.6% | 3.1% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 76.3% | 74.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 90.4% | 85.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 9.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 85.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 0.6% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 14% | 0.9% | 13.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrowby Gardens was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Coldharbour & Perry Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harrowby Gardens has the 4th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coldharbour & Perry Street and the 20th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Harrowby Gardens, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-09-29 | £309,579 |
| 20 Harrowby Gardens, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-08-31 | £279,775 |
| 11 Harrowby Gardens, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-10-14 | £251,899 |
| 21 Harrowby Gardens, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-10-02 | £449,820 |
| 8 Harrowby Gardens, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-09-18 | £339,126 |
DA11 8SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8SH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,624 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 | 793 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shears Green Junior School White Avenue , Northfleet DA11 7JB | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Painters Ash Primary School Masefield Road , Northfleet DA11 8EL | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Cecil Road , Northfleet DA11 7BT | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copperfield Academy Dover Road East , Northfleet DA11 0RB | 1out of 4 | 942 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 | 424 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ebbsfleet Academy Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,143 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 | 1,834 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 3,491 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 | 3,754 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 2 Night | 50 Perry Street, Northfleet | 634 yd | |
| Olive Cafe | 19 Lawrance Square, Northfleet | 669 yd | |
| Ginger's | 3-5 Perry Street, Northfleet | 717 yd | |
| Perry Cafe | 71 Pelham Road South, Gravesend | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Six Bells | Old Perry Street, Northfleet | 445 yd | |
| Earl Grey | 177 Vale Road, Northfleet | 506 yd | |
| Perry Street Conservative Club | 2 Perry Street, Northfleet | 698 yd | |
| The Crown | 29 Perry Street, Northfleet | 717 yd | |
| The Rose | 1 Perry Street, Northfleet | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deneholm Fish & Chip Bar | 51 Dene Holm Road, Northfleet | 539 yd | |
| Papa John's | 36 Perry Street, Northfleet | 634 yd | |
| Wicked Wings | 24 Perry Street, Northfleet | 634 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 12A Perry Street, Northfleet | 698 yd | |
| Happy Dragon | 20 Perry Street, Northfleet | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 35 Dene Holm Road, Northfleet | 539 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 - 12 Perry Street, Northfleet | 698 yd | |
| CO-OP | 14 - 18 Perry Street, Northfleet | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Sports & Youth Centre HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Cygnet Leisure Centre OLD PERRY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 422 yd |
| Fleet Leisure And Sports Club (Closed) Nelson Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Northfleet School For Girls HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College (Closed) Colyer Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Shears Green Junior School White Avenue | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Northfleet Technology College COLYER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Wombwell Park WOMBWELL PARK WOMBWELL PARK MITCHELL AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Painters Ash School MASEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Saint Georges Church Of England School MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.