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Edwin Street is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 1EJ 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 Edwin Street, Gravesend, DA12 1EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: DA12 1EH, DA12 2RG, DA12 1EN, DA12 1BF, DA12 2AA, DA12 2AD, DA12 1ED, DA12 1EW, DA12 1EQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA12 1EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.2%48.5%2.3% 51.0% -2.5%
Male53.8%51.5%-2.3% 49.0% 2.5%

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 area around DA12 1EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single44.1%46.7%2.6% 37.9% 8.8%
Married: Opposite sex38.4%35.1%-3.3% 44.2% -9.1%
Married: Same sex1%0%-1.0% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated4%3.4%-0.6% 2.2% 1.2%
Divorced6.4%8.2%1.8% 9.1% -0.9%
Widowed6.1%6.6%0.5% 6.1% 0.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47.3%45.6%-1.7% 48.4% -2.8%
Good health35.5%39.1%3.6% 33.6% 5.5%
Fair health12%9.7%-2.3% 12.7% -3.0%
Bad health4.2%4.9%0.7% 4.0% 0.9%
Very bad health1%0.8%-0.2% 1.2% -0.4%

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.

In the area around DA12 1EJ this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications26.6%31.3%4.7% 18.2% 13.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.4%12.2%2.8% 9.6% 2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.2%11%-5.2% 13.4% -2.4%
Apprenticeship1.3%4.4%3.1% 5.3% -0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.8%12.5%1.7% 16.9% -4.4%
Degree or Similar17.2%23.5%6.3% 33.8% -10.3%
Other18.5%5%-13.5% 2.8% 2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi5.5%4.1%-1.4% 1.1% 3.0%
Chinese0%0.5%0.5% 0.7% -0.2%
Indian22.2%20.6%-1.6% 3.1% 17.5%
Pakistani0.3%1.4%1.1% 2.7% -1.3%
Other Asian3.4%4.9%1.5% 1.6% 3.3%
Black African3.9%7%3.1% 2.5% 4.5%
Black Caribbean0.8%0.5%-0.3% 1.0% -0.5%
Other Black0%1.1%1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Mixed White and Asian1%0.5%-0.5% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and African0.5%0.8%0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.5%0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Mixed Other0.5%1.1%0.6% 0.8% 0.3%
White48.3%47.4%-0.9% 81.4% -34.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%
Roma0%1.4%1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Arab4.4%0.3%-4.1% 0.6% -0.3%
Other8.9%7.9%-1.0% 1.6% 6.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 44.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom47.5%44.7%-2.8% 83.2% -38.5%
European Union23.2%19.4%-3.8% 6.1% 13.3%
Rest of Europe1.6%4%2.4% 0.8% 3.2%
Africa4.4%6.5%2.1% 2.7% 3.8%
Middle East and Asia22.5%24.3%1.8% 5.6% 18.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%1.1%1.1% 1.3% -0.2%
Oceania0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK47.5%45%-2.5% 83.2% -38.2%
10+ Years11.5%29.5%18.0% 9.8% 19.7%
5-10 Years12.3%14.1%1.8% 2.9% 11.2%
2-5 Years7.3%7.6%0.3% 2.2% 5.4%
Less than 2 years21.4%3.8%-17.6% 1.9% 1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom54% 76.7% -22.7%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Portugal2.2% 0.5% 1.7%
Lithuania1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Poland2.5% 1.3% 1.2%
Romania5.2% 0.9% 4.3%
Other EU countries9% 1.5% 7.5%
Other Europe1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Central and Western Africa2.7% 0.3% 2.4%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Southern Asia9.5% 1.2% 8.3%
South-East Asia0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
North America and the Caribbean0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
No passport held9% 13.5% -4.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion21.4% 37.2% -15.8%
Christian36.6% 46.2% -9.6%
Buddhist2.2% 0.5% 1.7%
Hindu6.8% 1.7% 5.1%
Muslim8.1% 6.5% 1.6%
Sikh15.4% 0.9% 14.5%
Other religion2.7% 0.6% 2.1%
Not answered6.8% 6.0% 0.8%

Safety

Is Edwin Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edwin Street was 90.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.3% lower than the Pelham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Edwin Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Pelham and the 122nd highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,800
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in DA12 1EJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Edwin Street are based on 137 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 Edwin Street, Gravesend, DA12 1EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA12 1EJ

Average Price
£331,235
Semi-Detached
£336,742
Terraced
£330,547
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Edwin Street

Average Price
£271,906
Semi-Detached
£317,100
Terraced
£309,678
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£144,141
Other
£387,581

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Edwin Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
94 Edwin Street, Gravesend, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£270,0002021-06-03 £303,864
93 Edwin Street, Gravesend, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£350,0002018-08-17 £424,088
93 Edwin Street, Gravesend, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£285,0002016-03-30 £388,317
88 Edwin Street, Gravesend, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£175,0002014-04-11 £318,066
82 Edwin Street, Gravesend, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£150,0002011-03-09 £310,603
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA12 1EJ

Employment

DA12 1EJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

DA12 1EJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

The percentage of student residents living in DA12 1EJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee106
Self-Employed38
Retired38
Part-Time Employee33
Unemployed27
Student (economically inactive)22
Looking after home or family18
Other17
Long-Term Sick or disabled11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles30
Accommodation and food service activities22
Administrative and support service activities14
Transport and storage13
Other12
Agriculture, forestry and fishing12
Construction10
Manufacturing10
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Education8
Human health and social work activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Information and communication4
Financial and insurance activities1
Mining and quarrying1

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 1,609 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Trinity Road , DA12 1LU
- not rated 519 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Chantry Community Academy
Ordnance Road , DA12 2RL
3out of 4 599 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Wrotham Road Primary School
Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF
3out of 4 603 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Rochester Road , DA12 2SY
3out of 4 1,378 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Cecil Road , Northfleet DA11 7BT
3out of 4 1,457 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Pelham Road , DA11 0JE
4out of 4 1,031 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Gravesend Grammar School
Church Walk , DA12 2PR
4out of 4 1,156 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Rochester Road , DA12 2JW
3out of 4 1,421 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Northfleet Technology College
Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG
3out of 4 2,290 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
Northfleet School for Girls
Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ
3out of 4 2,721 yd Foundation school No Girls 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 1,743 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pier View Academy
42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX
- not rated 232 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bronte School
7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN
- not rated 571 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
LINK19 College
Lower Higham Road , Based at North Kent College DA12 2JJ
- not rated 2,152 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North West Kent Alternative Provision Service
Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ
- not rated 2,289 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ifield School
Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT
4out of 4 2,969 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
House Of Leyla Ltd147 - 148 Milton Road, Gravesend57 yd
Mad In Italy146 Milton Road, Gravesend64 yd
Suman Kitchen151 Milton Road, Gravesend64 yd
The Page1-2 Parrock Street, Gravesend106 yd
Curry Mecca200 Parrock Street, Gravesend114 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Grapes153 Milton Road, Gravesend64 yd
Gravesend Conservative Club193 Parrock Street, Gravesend118 yd
The Compass Alehouse7 Manor Road, Gravesend148 yd
The Forresters Arms150 Parrock Street, Gravesend158 yd
The Goose AKA Chik Box; K-Town Chicken; Locked & Loaded;88th Street; Value Mighty; Sin City Burger, 23-25 King Street181 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sanchos7 Milton Road, Gravesend130 yd
Kent Charcoal Grill10 Milton Road, Gravesend130 yd
Burger-In-Law165 Parrock Street, Gravesend143 yd
Sun Asian Food16 Manor Road, Gravesend148 yd
The Brothers Fish Bar168 Parrock Street, Gravesend158 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Farmfoods Ltd8 - 9 Thamesgate Shopping Centre, Gravesend322 yd
Tesco72 - 73 New Road, Gravesend359 yd
Iceland1 Overcliffe, Gravesend762 yd
PoundstretcherUnit E2, Imperial Retail Park953 yd
LidlUnit E1 Thames Way, Imperial Business Park965 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Shapers (Gravesend)
147-148 147-148 MILTON ROAD
health and fitness suite58 yd
Holy Trinity Primary School
TRINITY ROAD
grass pitches397 yd
Guru Nanak Sports Club
TRINITY ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite456 yd
Nrg (Gravesend)
ENERGY HOUSE ENERGY HOUSE GARRICK STREET
health and fitness suite473 yd
Windmill Gardens
CLARENCE PLACE
tennis courts586 yd
Gravesend Rugby Football Club
DONALD BIGGS DRIVE
grass pitches794 yd
Gravesend Sports Trust
DONALD BIGGS DRIVE
artificial grass pitch794 yd
Fleetway Sports Ground
BRONTE VIEW
grass pitches818 yd
Gravesend Cricket Club
WROTHAM ROAD
grass pitches831 yd
Gravesend Tennis Club
MILTON HALL ROAD
tennis courts937 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed81.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed158.87 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed158.87 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed29.99 Mbit/s

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