Abbey Road is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 1RQ is located in the Denton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Road, Gravesend, DA12 1RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 1RG, DA12 1RF, DA12 1PN, DA12 2HY, DA12 1RE, DA12 2HZ, DA12 1PG, DA12 2HU, DA12 1PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA12 1RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents 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 | 46.3% | 47.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 53.7% | 52.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 28.7% | 35.2% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 48.7% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 49.9% | 50.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.9% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 25.4% | 19.6% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 13.1% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 17.1% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 23.3% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 14% | 7.3% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 16.8% | 12.9% | -3.9% | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 64.9% | 62.5% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 65.6% | 69.3% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 10.2% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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 | 65.6% | 69.4% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 18.8% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 7.2% | -5.2% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 0.3% | -12.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 12.3% | 0.9% | 11.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Road was 161.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.5% higher than the Chalk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbey Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Chalk and the 62nd highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Abbey Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-12-19 | £341,715 |
| 36 Abbey Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2024-02-19 | £399,655 |
| 12 Abbey Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2023-04-12 | £364,340 |
| 84 Abbey Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-07-29 | £292,327 |
| 60 Abbey Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2021-06-17 | £384,895 |
DA12 1RQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
DA12 1RQ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DA12 1RQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Rochester Road , DA12 2SY | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcourt Primary School Silver Road , DA12 4JG | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Trinity Road , DA12 1LU | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Community Academy Ordnance Road , DA12 2RL | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Primary School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 130 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,046 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINK19 College Lower Higham Road , Based at North Kent College DA12 2JJ | - not rated | 686 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 815 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Cafe | Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road | 305 yd | |
| Kenny's Cafe | 200 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 524 yd | |
| White Hart Harvester | 169 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 632 yd | |
| Invicta Food Design | Gravesend Rugby Football Club, Donald Biggs Drive | 717 yd | |
| T(n)S Catering @ Moove Lubricants | Moove Lubricants Ltd, Dering Way | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Ale Shades | 25 East Milton Road, Gravesend | 611 yd | |
| Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar) | Donald Biggs Drive, Gravesend | 729 yd | |
| Milton Social Club | 34 Raphael Road, Gravesend | 736 yd | |
| Old Gravesendians Sports Association | Fleetway Sports Ground, Bronte View | 751 yd | |
| The Echo | 24 Old Road East, Gravesend | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usta Pizza Charcoal Grill | 113 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 223 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 125 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 223 yd | |
| Oriental Delight | 121 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 223 yd | |
| Kent Fish & Chips Kebab Fried Chicken | 111 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 223 yd | |
| Hunky Dory Fish Bar | 208A Rochester Road, Gravesend | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 1-2 East Milton Road, Gravesend | 652 yd | |
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School ROCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 211 yd |
| St John Roman Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Rochester Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 258 yd |
| Riverside Family Learning Centre DICKENS ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Gravesend Grammar School CHURCH WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 520 yd |
| North Kent College (Gravesend Campus) LOWER HIGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| Gravesend Tennis Club MILTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 579 yd |
| Gravesend Rugby Football Club DONALD BIGGS DRIVE | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Gravesend Sports Trust DONALD BIGGS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 718 yd |
| Fleetway Sports Ground BRONTE VIEW | grass pitches | 751 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.