Leith Park Road, Gravesend, DA12 1LN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 1LN 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%

Partnership Status

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%

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.

	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%

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.

	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Leith Park Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leith Park Road was 104.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.1% higher than the Denton average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Leith Park Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Denton and the 98th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Gravesham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£59,000

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in DA12 1LN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Leith Park Road are based on 35 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 Leith Park Road, Gravesend, DA12 1LN

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA12 1LN

Average Price
£568,484

Semi-Detached
£508,252

Terraced
£461,282

Detached
£672,103

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£516,465

Estimated Average Property Prices for Leith Park Road

Average Price
£605,350

Semi-Detached
£548,882

Terraced
£480,539

Detached
£691,869

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£498,250

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Leith Park Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Leith Park Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2025-06-06	£411,375
9 Leith Park Road, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2024-08-28	£404,246
6 Leith Park Road, Gravesend, Kent Other, an established residential building	£502,000	2024-03-06	£484,320
8A Leith Park Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£390,000	2023-08-11	£399,512
18 Leith Park Road, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£740,000	2023-01-24	£704,480

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA12 1LN

Employment

DA12 1LN 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	1,961 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wrotham Road Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF	3out of 4	497 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wrotham Road County Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF	- not rated	497 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wrotham Road Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF	- not rated	497 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Trinity Road , DA12 1LU	3out of 4	645 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Trinity Road , DA12 1LU	- not rated	645 yd	Voluntary aided 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	- not rated	925 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE	4out of 4	925 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS	- not rated	950 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR	- not rated	1,079 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR	- not rated	1,079 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The National Sea Training College Denton , DA12 2HR	- not rated	2,541 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	950 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Convent Preparatory School 46 Old Road East , Gravesend DA12 1NR	- not rated	568 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN	- not rated	991 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX	- not rated	1,029 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dartford and Gravesham Joynes House , New Road DA11 0AT	- not rated	1,132 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ	- not rated	1,710 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rose's Cakes	1B Cross Lane East, Gravesend	375 yd
No 84	84 Parrock Road, Gravesend	409 yd
Echo Fish Bar	5 Echo Square, Gravesend	412 yd
Wing Hing	1 Echo Square, Gravesend	412 yd
Age UK North West Kent	The Fleming Resource Centre, Clarence Row	539 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Old Prince Of Orange	1 Old Road East, Gravesend	118 yd
The Windmill Tavern	45 Shrubbery Road, Gravesend	237 yd
Bat And Ball Public House	113 Wrotham Road, Gravesend	478 yd
Waterloo Tavern	55 Wellington Street, Gravesend	518 yd
The Echo	24 Old Road East, Gravesend	574 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Griller	51 Wrotham Road, Gravesend	654 yd
Chicken Roost	145 Parrock Street, Gravesend	676 yd
The Authentic Turkish Kitchen	147 Parrock Street, Gravesend	682 yd
The Brothers Fish Bar	168 Parrock Street, Gravesend	772 yd
The Rickshaw Indian Takeaway And Shapla Restaurant	166 Parrock Street, Gravesend	772 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Farmfoods Ltd	8 - 9 Thamesgate Shopping Centre, Gravesend		995 yd
Tesco	72 - 73 New Road, Gravesend		1,070 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Windmill Gardens CLARENCE PLACE	tennis courts	325 yd
Gravesend Cricket Club WROTHAM ROAD	grass pitches	564 yd
St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST	grass pitches	569 yd
Guru Nanak Sports Club TRINITY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	639 yd
Holy Trinity Primary School TRINITY ROAD	grass pitches	643 yd
Fleetway Sports Ground BRONTE VIEW	grass pitches	682 yd
Woodlands NEW HOUSE LANE	tennis courts	732 yd
Gravesend Rugby Football Club DONALD BIGGS DRIVE	grass pitches	858 yd
Gravesend Sports Trust DONALD BIGGS DRIVE	artificial grass pitch	858 yd
Gravesend Tennis Club MILTON HALL ROAD	tennis courts	885 yd

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	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	152.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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