The Parrock is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 1NU 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 The Parrock, Gravesend, DA12 1NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 1QD, DA12 1NS, DA12 1QF, DA12 1NR, DA12 1NW, DA12 1QG, DA12 1QH, DA12 1NT, DA12 5PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA12 1NU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 53% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 50.1% | 47% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 31.8% | 32.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 50% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 58% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 28.1% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 13.7% | 11.5% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19.2% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 34.6% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 7.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 85.7% | 83.8% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 90.4% | 84.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 89.6% | 85.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8.7% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 9.2% | 0.9% | 8.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Parrock was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.9% lower than the Denton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Parrock has the 11th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Denton and the 59th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byre Court The Parrock, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-04-29 | £868,849 |
| Byre House The Parrock, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2006-05-31 | £1,187,546 |
| Parrock Manor The Parrock, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2004-09-07 | £940,821 |
| Parrock Manor The Parrock, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2000-10-26 | £733,333 |
| Byre Court The Parrock, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 1999-12-20 | £1,241,565 |
DA12 1NU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Trinity Road , DA12 1LU | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Trinity Road , DA12 1LU | - not rated | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Primary School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Junior School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Infants' and Nursery School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 794 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National Sea Training College Denton , DA12 2HR | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 144 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary Academy Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 84 | 84 Parrock Road, Gravesend | 118 yd | |
| Echo Fish Bar | 5 Echo Square, Gravesend | 197 yd | |
| Wing Hing | 1 Echo Square, Gravesend | 197 yd | |
| Rose's Cakes | 1B Cross Lane East, Gravesend | 613 yd | |
| India Supper Club | The Royal British Legion Building, Trinity Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Echo | 24 Old Road East, Gravesend | 129 yd | |
| The Windmill Tavern | 45 Shrubbery Road, Gravesend | 453 yd | |
| Old Prince Of Orange | 1 Old Road East, Gravesend | 453 yd | |
| Old Gravesendians Sports Association | Fleetway Sports Ground, Bronte View | 463 yd | |
| Waterloo Tavern | 55 Wellington Street, Gravesend | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Farm Grill | 22 Kitchener Avenue, Gravesend | 762 yd | |
| Valley Fish Bar | 4 The Parade, Valley Drive | 803 yd | |
| Valley Grill | 9 The Parade, Valley Drive | 803 yd | |
| Hungry Chef | 7 The Parade, Valley Drive | 803 yd | |
| KFC | 11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 803 yd | |
| Tesco | Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 1,003 yd | |
| CO-OP | 1-2 East Milton Road, Gravesend | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 145 yd |
| Fleetway Sports Ground BRONTE VIEW | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Gravesend Tennis Club MILTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Windmill Gardens CLARENCE PLACE | tennis courts | 609 yd |
| Gravesend Rugby Football Club DONALD BIGGS DRIVE | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Gravesend Sports Trust DONALD BIGGS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 655 yd |
| St John Roman Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Rochester Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Guru Nanak Sports Club TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School ROCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 726 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 | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.