Old Road East, Gravesend, DA12 1PB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA12 1PB is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.8%	45.6%	-2.2%	51.0%	-5.4%
Male	52.2%	54.4%	2.2%	49.0%	5.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DA12 1PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.3%	19.9%	-2.4%	37.9%	-18.0%
Married: Opposite sex	68.9%	70.5%	1.6%	44.2%	26.3%
Separated	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	2.6%	5.1%	2.5%	9.1%	-4.0%
Widowed	5.7%	4.5%	-1.2%	6.1%	-1.6%

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	50.4%	44.4%	-6.0%	48.4%	-4.0%
Good health	35.8%	38.4%	2.6%	33.6%	4.8%
Fair health	12.4%	13.9%	1.5%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	0.9%	3.2%	2.3%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around DA12 1PB this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.3%	8.5%	-0.8%	18.2%	-9.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.3%	6.8%	-2.5%	9.6%	-2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	11.9%	-4.2%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	5.6%	-0.6%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	23.2%	10.8%	16.9%	6.3%
Degree or Similar	41.5%	43.5%	2.0%	33.8%	9.7%
Other	5.2%	0.6%	-4.6%	2.8%	-2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	8%	9.7%	1.7%	3.1%	6.6%
Other Asian	0%	5.6%	5.6%	1.6%	4.0%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
White	91.6%	81%	-10.6%	81.4%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.3% 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	96.5%	89.3%	-7.2%	83.2%	6.1%
European Union	0%	2.8%	2.8%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	6.5%	4.3%	5.6%	0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.7%	89.3%	-5.4%	83.2%	6.1%
10+ Years	0%	8.4%	8.4%	9.8%	-1.4%
5-10 Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.9%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	0%	-5.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.8%	76.7%	13.1%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Middle East	2.3%	0.1%	2.2%
Southern Asia	2.8%	1.2%	1.6%
No passport held	4.2%	13.5%	-9.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.6%	37.2%	-11.6%
Christian	56.7%	46.2%	10.5%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	3.3%	1.7%	1.6%
Sikh	11.6%	0.9%	10.7%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is Old Road East dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road East was 8.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.2% lower than the Denton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Old Road East has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Denton and the 4th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Gravesham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.3%.

🔎 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 1PB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 1PB

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA12 1PB

Average Price
£478,908

Semi-Detached
£460,352

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£534,574

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

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
107 Old Road East, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2022-02-24	£441,416
109 Old Road East, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2021-08-27	£421,584
111 Old Road East, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£436,000	2019-08-13	£515,617
103 Old Road East, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2014-05-30	£475,200
103 Old Road East, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£159,000	2000-10-20	£583,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA12 1PB

Employment

DA12 1PB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DA12 1PB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	60
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	17
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	6
Other	4
Looking after home or family	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	15
Construction	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Other	2
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

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	2,806 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Rochester Road , DA12 2SY	- not rated	516 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Rochester Road , DA12 2SY	3out of 4	516 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northcourt Primary School Dickens Road , DA12 2JY	- not rated	723 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westcourt Primary School Silver Road , DA12 4JG	3out of 4	819 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westcourt Primary School Silver Road , DA12 4JG	- not rated	819 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW	3out of 4	213 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR	- not rated	498 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR	- not rated	498 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF	3out of 4	1,665 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS	- not rated	1,722 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	1,758 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	1,722 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	480 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ	- not rated	815 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Estuary Academy Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ	3out of 4	893 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
LINK19 College , LINK Centre, Block H DA12 2DP	- not rated	959 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX	- not rated	1,300 yd	Other independent special school	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
Invicta Food Design	Gravesend Rugby Football Club, Donald Biggs Drive	538 yd
No 84	84 Parrock Road, Gravesend	597 yd
Echo Fish Bar	5 Echo Square, Gravesend	661 yd
Wing Hing	1 Echo Square, Gravesend	661 yd
Riverside Cafe	Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road	723 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Echo	24 Old Road East, Gravesend	449 yd
Old Gravesendians Sports Association	Fleetway Sports Ground, Bronte View	460 yd
Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)	Donald Biggs Drive, Gravesend	566 yd
Milton Ale Shades	25 East Milton Road, Gravesend	764 yd
The Windmill Tavern	45 Shrubbery Road, Gravesend	826 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Valley Fish Bar	4 The Parade, Valley Drive	570 yd
Valley Grill	9 The Parade, Valley Drive	570 yd
Hungry Chef	7 The Parade, Valley Drive	570 yd
KFC	11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive	599 yd
Usta Pizza Charcoal Grill	113 Rochester Road, Gravesend	624 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Valley Drive, Gravesend	570 yd
CO-OP	1-2 East Milton Road, Gravesend	771 yd
Tesco	Whitehill Road, Gravesend	1,078 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St John Roman Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Rochester Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	212 yd
St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School ROCHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	213 yd
Gravesend Tennis Club MILTON HALL ROAD	tennis courts	397 yd
Fleetway Sports Ground BRONTE VIEW	grass pitches	459 yd
St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST	grass pitches	481 yd
Gravesend Grammar School CHURCH WALK	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	501 yd
Gravesend Rugby Football Club DONALD BIGGS DRIVE	grass pitches	539 yd
Gravesend Sports Trust DONALD BIGGS DRIVE	artificial grass pitch	539 yd
Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT	grass pitches	723 yd
Riverside Family Learning Centre DICKENS ROAD	grass pitches	810 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	179.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	233.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	21.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DA12 1PB