South Street is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 1DA is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Street, Gravesend, DA12 1DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 1BB, DA12 1BJ, DA12 1BL, DA12 9SW, DA12 1HJ, DA12 1BH, DA12 1BU, DA12 1BT, DA12 1HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 1DA 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 | 45.4% | 50.9% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54.6% | 49.1% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 DA12 1DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 53.4% | 52% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 28.2% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.4% | 49.8% | -9.6% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 36.7% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 10.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 14.5% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 13.7% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.1% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 33.8% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 15.7% | 5.9% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 4.3% | -3.6% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 69.7% | 68.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 10.5% | 4.1% | -6.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 55.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 55.5% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| European Union | 19.3% | 25.8% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 19.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 6.5% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61% | 55.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 15.2% | 5.3% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 13.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 12.1% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 4.1% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.5% | 76.7% | -24.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 11.3% | 1.5% | 9.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 383.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.0% higher than the Pelham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Pelham and the 16th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 198.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat D 1 South Street, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-07-15 | £139,718 |
| Flat A 1 South Street, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-09-08 | £153,701 |
| Flat D 1 South Street, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-08-31 | £153,701 |
| Flat C 1 South Street, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-08-25 | £153,701 |
| Flat B 1 South Street, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-05-03 | £156,877 |
DA12 1DA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrotham Road Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Trinity Road , DA12 1LU | - not rated | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Community Academy Ordnance Road , DA12 2RL | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Cecil Road , Northfleet DA11 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copperfield Academy Dover Road East , Northfleet DA11 0RB | 1out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,369 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 | 379 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 565 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College Lower Higham Road , Based at North Kent College DA12 2JJ | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK North West Kent | The Fleming Resource Centre, Clarence Row | 61 yd | |
| Twin Dynasty | 46 - 47 Windmill Street, Gravesend | 151 yd | |
| Spotlites Brasserie | Woodville Halls, Windmill Street | 202 yd | |
| Ambient | 34 Windmill Street, Gravesend | 206 yd | |
| Vincents Catering @ The Masonic Hall | 25 Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Albert | 26 Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 126 yd | |
| The Gravesend Masonic Hall | 25 Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 218 yd | |
| The Three Pillars | 25 Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 218 yd | |
| The Forresters Arms | 150 Parrock Street, Gravesend | 223 yd | |
| The Invicta Bar | 31 Windmill Street, Gravesend | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griller | 51 Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 166 yd | |
| The Authentic Turkish Kitchen | 147 Parrock Street, Gravesend | 184 yd | |
| Chicken Roost | 145 Parrock Street, Gravesend | 185 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 168 Parrock Street, Gravesend | 223 yd | |
| The Rickshaw Indian Takeaway And Shapla Restaurant | 166 Parrock Street, Gravesend | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 8 - 9 Thamesgate Shopping Centre, Gravesend | 403 yd | |
| Tesco | 72 - 73 New Road, Gravesend | 478 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 Overcliffe, Gravesend | 707 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit E1 Thames Way, Imperial Business Park | 975 yd | |
| Asda | Thames Way, Gravesend | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Gardens CLARENCE PLACE | tennis courts | 306 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Shapers (Gravesend) 147-148 147-148 MILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| Gravesend Cricket Club WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Guru Nanak Sports Club TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Nrg (Gravesend) ENERGY HOUSE ENERGY HOUSE GARRICK STREET | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Mayfield Grammar School Gravesend PELHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Fleetway Sports Ground BRONTE VIEW | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Gravesend Rugby Football Club DONALD BIGGS DRIVE | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Gravesend Sports Trust DONALD BIGGS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 858 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.