Spring Grove is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 1LL is located in the Whitehill & Windmill Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spring Grove, Gravesend, DA12 1LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 1LR, DA12 1LP, DA12 1ND, DA12 1NJ, DA12 1NQ, DA12 1JR, DA12 1LN, DA12 1PL, DA12 1LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 1LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 50.5% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 54.8% | 49.5% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 35.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 45.6% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 6.7% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 45.2% | 36.8% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 43.9% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 10.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 15.2% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 10.5% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 16.2% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 18.8% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 33.5% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 10.4% | 4.2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.3% | 81.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 83.5% | 84.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 4.6% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 84.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 14.5% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 0% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Grove was 83.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% lower than the Denton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spring Grove has the 9th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Denton and the 138th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% 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 Spring Grove, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-01-03 | £497,502 |
| 15 Spring Grove, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £403,500 | 2024-01-29 | £425,680 |
| 1 Spring Grove, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2023-09-29 | £322,172 |
| 23 Spring Grove, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-07-23 | £434,762 |
| 5 Spring Grove, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-07-21 | £265,374 |
DA12 1LL 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,969 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 | 529 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Trinity Road , DA12 1LU | - not rated | 704 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Primary School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Cecil Road , Northfleet DA11 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Community Academy Ordnance Road , DA12 2RL | 3out of 4 | 1,145 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 | 923 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,295 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 | 895 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 | 1,020 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 1,762 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 | 1,909 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 1,964 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Fish Bar | 5 Echo Square, Gravesend | 261 yd | |
| Wing Hing | 1 Echo Square, Gravesend | 261 yd | |
| No 84 | 84 Parrock Road, Gravesend | 267 yd | |
| Rose's Cakes | 1B Cross Lane East, Gravesend | 334 yd | |
| Woodlands Beefeater | Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Prince Of Orange | 1 Old Road East, Gravesend | 111 yd | |
| The Windmill Tavern | 45 Shrubbery Road, Gravesend | 309 yd | |
| The Echo | 24 Old Road East, Gravesend | 438 yd | |
| Waterloo Tavern | 55 Wellington Street, Gravesend | 598 yd | |
| Bat And Ball Public House | 113 Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Roost | 145 Parrock Street, Gravesend | 790 yd | |
| The Authentic Turkish Kitchen | 147 Parrock Street, Gravesend | 797 yd | |
| Griller | 51 Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 801 yd | |
| Kings Farm Grill | 22 Kitchener Avenue, Gravesend | 838 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 168 Parrock Street, Gravesend | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Windmill Gardens CLARENCE PLACE | tennis courts | 438 yd |
| Fleetway Sports Ground BRONTE VIEW | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Guru Nanak Sports Club TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Gravesend Cricket Club WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Woodlands NEW HOUSE LANE | tennis courts | 778 yd |
| Gravesend Rugby Football Club DONALD BIGGS DRIVE | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Gravesend Sports Trust DONALD BIGGS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 844 yd |
| Gravesend Tennis Club MILTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 845 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.