Armoury Drive, Gravesend, DA12 1LZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 1LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.1%	50.4%	-1.7%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	47.9%	49.6%	1.7%	49.0%	0.6%

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	36.4%	39.3%	2.9%	37.9%	1.4%
Married: Opposite sex	49.2%	47.7%	-1.5%	44.2%	3.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	3.8%	2.1%	-1.7%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	5.3%	6%	0.7%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	5.3%	4.6%	-0.7%	6.1%	-1.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.3%	44.4%	-2.9%	48.4%	-4.0%
Good health	31.7%	38.6%	6.9%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	13.8%	11.8%	-2.0%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	5.4%	3.2%	-2.2%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.8%	2%	0.2%	1.2%	0.8%

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	23.1%	23.9%	0.8%	18.2%	5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	10.6%	-3.4%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	14.1%	-4.8%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	4.6%	2.7%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	14.1%	4.3%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	21.2%	27.5%	6.3%	33.8%	-6.3%
Other	11%	5.3%	-5.7%	2.8%	2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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	1.5%	2.6%	1.1%	1.1%	1.5%
Chinese	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	19.8%	17.2%	-2.6%	3.1%	14.1%
Pakistani	3.3%	2%	-1.3%	2.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	1.5%	3.2%	1.7%	1.6%	1.6%
Black African	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed Other	3%	0.9%	-2.1%	0.8%	0.1%
White	56.9%	59.5%	2.6%	81.4%	-21.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Other	7.5%	9.3%	1.8%	1.6%	7.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 68.2% 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%	68.2%	-6.9%	83.2%	-15.0%
European Union	6.3%	15.2%	8.9%	6.1%	9.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	2.7%	2%	-0.7%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	13.5%	13.4%	-0.1%	5.6%	7.8%
Oceania	2.1%	0.6%	-1.5%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.3%	67.8%	-6.5%	83.2%	-15.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	19.7%	19.4%	9.8%	9.9%
5-10 Years	3.9%	6.7%	2.8%	2.9%	3.8%
2-5 Years	5.7%	4.3%	-1.4%	2.2%	2.1%
Less than 2 years	15.9%	1.4%	-14.5%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70%	76.7%	-6.7%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Poland	5%	1.3%	3.7%
Romania	5.2%	0.9%	4.3%
Other EU countries	3.5%	1.5%	2.0%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	3.5%	1.2%	2.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	8.7%	13.5%	-4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.6%	37.2%	-15.6%
Christian	43.4%	46.2%	-2.8%
Hindu	2.3%	1.7%	0.6%
Muslim	3.5%	6.5%	-3.0%
Sikh	23.9%	0.9%	23.0%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Armoury Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Armoury Drive was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Chalk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Armoury Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Chalk and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

🔎 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. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,600

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in DA12 1LZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Armoury Drive are based on 89 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 Armoury Drive, Gravesend, DA12 1LZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA12 1LZ

Average Price
£339,356

Semi-Detached
£356,414

Terraced
£334,708

Detached
£311,386

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Armoury Drive

Average Price
£298,941

Semi-Detached
£334,200

Terraced
£314,205

Detached
£326,115

Flats/Maisonettes
£209,622

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Armoury DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Armoury Drive, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2023-10-05	£248,224
11 Armoury Drive, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2022-10-07	£231,862
73 Armoury Drive, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2021-08-27	£296,562
59 Armoury Drive, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£310,000	2021-06-28	£348,881
63 Armoury Drive, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2021-06-04	£468,706

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA12 1LZ

Employment

DA12 1LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	107
Retired	47
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	15
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	13
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Transport and storage	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Education	11
Construction	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	7
Information and communication	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	2
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	2,052 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	104 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chantry Community Academy Ordnance Road , DA12 2RL	3out of 4	521 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wrotham Road Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF	3out of 4	598 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Rochester Road , DA12 2SY	3out of 4	893 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitehill Primary School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN	3out of 4	1,355 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR	4out of 4	671 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW	3out of 4	850 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE	4out of 4	1,184 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG	3out of 4	2,444 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF	3out of 4	2,468 yd	Foundation school	No	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	1,508 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	557 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN	- not rated	961 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
LINK19 College Lower Higham Road , Based at North Kent College DA12 2JJ	- not rated	1,635 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ	- not rated	1,696 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT	4out of 4	2,439 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	Distance
India Supper Club	The Royal British Legion Building, Trinity Road	175 yd
Invicta Food Design	Gravesend Rugby Football Club, Donald Biggs Drive	291 yd
Tufail Indian Cuisine	139 Parrock Street, Gravesend	361 yd
Fireaway Gravesend	143 Wellington Street, Gravesend	478 yd
Age UK North West Kent	The Fleming Resource Centre, Clarence Row	535 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Old Gravesendians Sports Association	Fleetway Sports Ground, Bronte View	215 yd
Waterloo Tavern	55 Wellington Street, Gravesend	247 yd
Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)	Donald Biggs Drive, Gravesend	305 yd
The Windmill Tavern	45 Shrubbery Road, Gravesend	375 yd
Peacock Public House	78 Peacock Street, Gravesend	410 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chicken Roost	145 Parrock Street, Gravesend	478 yd
The Authentic Turkish Kitchen	147 Parrock Street, Gravesend	485 yd
Saucy Dough Ltd	28 Milton Road, Gravesend	555 yd
The Brothers Fish Bar	168 Parrock Street, Gravesend	570 yd
The Rickshaw Indian Takeaway And Shapla Restaurant	166 Parrock Street, Gravesend	570 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
CO-OP	1-2 East Milton Road, Gravesend	758 yd
Farmfoods Ltd	8 - 9 Thamesgate Shopping Centre, Gravesend	875 yd
Tesco	72 - 73 New Road, Gravesend	935 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Guru Nanak Sports Club TRINITY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	155 yd
Fleetway Sports Ground BRONTE VIEW	grass pitches	216 yd
Holy Trinity Primary School TRINITY ROAD	grass pitches	216 yd
Gravesend Rugby Football Club DONALD BIGGS DRIVE	grass pitches	291 yd
Gravesend Sports Trust DONALD BIGGS DRIVE	artificial grass pitch	291 yd
Gravesend Tennis Club MILTON HALL ROAD	tennis courts	388 yd
Windmill Gardens CLARENCE PLACE	tennis courts	407 yd
Gravesend Grammar School CHURCH WALK	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	543 yd
Shapers (Gravesend) 147-148 147-148 MILTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	634 yd
St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST	grass pitches	689 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	74.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	74.0%

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	70.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	94.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DA12 1LZ