Windmill Street is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 1LE is located in the Pelham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 1QU, DA12 1BW, DA12 1BS, DA12 1LF, DA11 0QQ, DA12 1DL, DA12 1BN, DA11 0QG, DA12 1LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA12 1LE is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 46.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 54.4% | 53.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 1LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 44.3% | 47.2% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 34.1% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 45.9% | 43.2% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 38.9% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.3% | 20.5% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 30.1% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 9% | 4.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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 | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 15.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 75.1% | 69.1% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 75.1% | 73.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 72.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 13.7% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 3.5% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 3.2% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 14.6% | 0.9% | 13.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Pelham average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

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 4 99 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-05-30 | £206,056 |
| Flat 2 Berkley House, 96 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,300 | 2022-02-16 | £167,913 |
| Flat 3 99 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-11-24 | £164,552 |
| Flat 4 Berkley House, 96 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2020-10-22 | £175,773 |
| 97 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-05-03 | £224,170 |
DA12 1LE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,533 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 | 55 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Trinity Road , DA12 1LU | - not rated | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Cecil Road , Northfleet DA11 7BT | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Community Academy Ordnance Road , DA12 2RL | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copperfield Academy Dover Road East , Northfleet DA11 0RB | 1out of 4 | 1,236 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 | 574 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,194 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 | 1,087 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 | 534 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 2,154 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 | 2,198 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 2,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattorey Ltd | 65 Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 238 yd | |
| Age UK North West Kent | The Fleming Resource Centre, Clarence Row | 250 yd | |
| Tufail Indian Cuisine | 139 Parrock Street, Gravesend | 378 yd | |
| Twin Dynasty | 46 - 47 Windmill Street, Gravesend | 437 yd | |
| Vincents Catering @ The Masonic Hall | 25 Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bat And Ball Public House | 113 Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 179 yd | |
| The Windmill Tavern | 45 Shrubbery Road, Gravesend | 315 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | 26 Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 332 yd | |
| The Cricketers | 47 Arthur Street, Gravesend | 373 yd | |
| Waterloo Tavern | 55 Wellington Street, Gravesend | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griller | 51 Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 317 yd | |
| Chicken Roost | 145 Parrock Street, Gravesend | 429 yd | |
| The Authentic Turkish Kitchen | 147 Parrock Street, Gravesend | 433 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 168 Parrock Street, Gravesend | 502 yd | |
| The Rickshaw Indian Takeaway And Shapla Restaurant | 166 Parrock Street, Gravesend | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 8 - 9 Thamesgate Shopping Centre, Gravesend | 674 yd | |
| Tesco | 72 - 73 New Road, Gravesend | 748 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 Overcliffe, Gravesend | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Gardens CLARENCE PLACE | tennis courts | 207 yd |
| Gravesend Cricket Club WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Guru Nanak Sports Club TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Mayfield Grammar School Gravesend PELHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 702 yd |
| Shapers (Gravesend) 147-148 147-148 MILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Nrg (Gravesend) ENERGY HOUSE ENERGY HOUSE GARRICK STREET | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Fleetway Sports Ground BRONTE VIEW | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Woodlands NEW HOUSE LANE | tennis courts | 814 yd |
| St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 872 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 | 53.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 39.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 39.3% |
| 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 | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.