Old Road East, Gravesend, DA12 1NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 1NQ 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	46.3%	50.5%	4.2%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	53.7%	49.5%	-4.2%	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	26.3%	35.7%	9.4%	37.9%	-2.2%
Married: Opposite sex	52.2%	43.5%	-8.7%	44.2%	-0.7%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	8.5%	10.4%	1.9%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	10.7%	7.4%	-3.3%	6.1%	1.3%

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	42.5%	46.1%	3.6%	48.4%	-2.3%
Good health	36.7%	35.4%	-1.3%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	15.4%	16.4%	1.0%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	3.5%	1.8%	-1.7%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	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	25.9%	19.6%	-6.3%	18.2%	1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.8%	9.6%	-0.2%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	14.3%	-1.3%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	3.9%	0.8%	5.3%	-1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	17%	7.6%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	27.2%	33.5%	6.3%	33.8%	-0.3%
Other	8.9%	2.2%	-6.7%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	7.7%	8.5%	0.8%	3.1%	5.4%
Pakistani	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	2.5%	1.7%	1.0%	1.5%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	82.2%	78.2%	-4.0%	81.4%	-3.2%
Arab	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.6%	0.1%
Other	3.9%	4.2%	0.3%	1.6%	2.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.8% 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	79.2%	78.8%	-0.4%	83.2%	-4.4%
European Union	10.4%	9.4%	-1.0%	6.1%	3.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	1.5%	1.8%	0.3%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	6.9%	6.1%	-0.8%	5.6%	0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	1.8%	0.3%	1.3%	0.5%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	79.2%	78.8%	-0.4%	83.2%	-4.4%
10+ Years	3.9%	12.9%	9.0%	9.8%	3.1%
5-10 Years	4.2%	4.3%	0.1%	2.9%	1.4%
2-5 Years	3.1%	1.1%	-2.0%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	9.7%	2.9%	-6.8%	1.9%	1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.3%	76.7%	0.6%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	2.8%	1.3%	1.5%
Other EU countries	5.2%	1.5%	3.7%
Central and Western Africa	1%	0.3%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Southern Asia	1.7%	1.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	7.7%	13.5%	-5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.3%	37.2%	-3.9%
Christian	44.4%	46.2%	-1.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Sikh	14%	0.9%	13.1%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Old Road East dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road East was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% lower than the Denton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Old Road East has the 8th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Denton and the 29th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Gravesham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

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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 1NQ, 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 Old Road East are based on 302 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 Old Road East, Gravesend, DA12 1NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA12 1NQ

Average Price
£377,068

Semi-Detached
£731,555

Terraced
£557,237

Detached
£576,587

Flats/Maisonettes
£221,353

Other
£869,851

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Road East

Average Price
£424,209

Semi-Detached
£436,113

Terraced
£337,901

Detached
£659,525

Flats/Maisonettes
£221,845

Other
£839,172

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Road East

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 6 20 Old Road East, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£197,500	2025-07-18	£198,378
12 Old Road East, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£665,000	2025-01-24	£646,660
22 Old Road East, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2024-01-30	£402,537
22 Old Road East, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£227,000	2023-05-31	£222,101
22 Old Road East, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2023-05-31	£283,741

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA12 1NQ

Employment

DA12 1NQ 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	89
Retired	63
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	23
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Construction	17
Education	17
Human health and social work activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Manufacturing	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	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	2,129 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	713 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wrotham Road County Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF	- not rated	713 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wrotham Road Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF	- not rated	713 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitehill Primary School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN	- not rated	714 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitehill Junior School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN	- not rated	714 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS	- not rated	859 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE	- not rated	1,070 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE	4out of 4	1,070 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW	3out of 4	1,073 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR	- not rated	1,143 yd	Academy converter	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	2,588 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	859 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	449 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN	- not rated	1,202 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX	- not rated	1,240 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dartford and Gravesham Joynes House , New Road DA11 0AT	- not rated	1,353 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ	- not rated	1,621 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	226 yd
Echo Fish Bar	5 Echo Square, Gravesend	258 yd
Wing Hing	1 Echo Square, Gravesend	258 yd
No 84	84 Parrock Road, Gravesend	298 yd
Woodlands Beefeater	Wrotham Road, Gravesend	553 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Old Prince Of Orange	1 Old Road East, Gravesend	119 yd
The Windmill Tavern	45 Shrubbery Road, Gravesend	422 yd
The Echo	24 Old Road East, Gravesend	468 yd
Bat And Ball Public House	113 Wrotham Road, Gravesend	682 yd
Waterloo Tavern	55 Wellington Street, Gravesend	712 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kings Farm Grill	22 Kitchener Avenue, Gravesend	759 yd
Griller	51 Wrotham Road, Gravesend	876 yd
Chicken Roost	145 Parrock Street, Gravesend	894 yd
The Authentic Turkish Kitchen	147 Parrock Street, Gravesend	901 yd
The Brothers Fish Bar	168 Parrock Street, Gravesend	993 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST	grass pitches	449 yd
Windmill Gardens CLARENCE PLACE	tennis courts	541 yd
Woodlands NEW HOUSE LANE	tennis courts	702 yd
Gravesend Cricket Club WROTHAM ROAD	grass pitches	741 yd
Mid Kent Golf Club SINGLEWELL ROAD	golf	747 yd
Fleetway Sports Ground BRONTE VIEW	grass pitches	761 yd
Guru Nanak Sports Club TRINITY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	812 yd
Holy Trinity Primary School TRINITY ROAD	grass pitches	827 yd
Saint Georges Church Of England School MEADOW ROAD	grass pitches	862 yd
Gravesend Tennis Club MILTON HALL ROAD	tennis courts	945 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	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	62.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DA12 1NQ