Dering Way is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 2DP is located in the Denton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 2008-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dering Way, Gravesend, DA12 2DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 2LG, DA12 2LJ, DA12 2JE, DA12 2JF, DA12 2LN, DA12 4TY, DA12 2LF, DA12 2LY, DA12 4HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 2DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 50.2% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.8% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 22.4% | 31.1% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 56.2% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3.2% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 50.6% | 42.9% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 38.4% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 20.2% | 21.6% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 9.2% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 20% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 25.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.8% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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 | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 22.6% | 10.3% | -12.3% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 60.4% | 74% | 13.6% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 78% | 84% | 6.0% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 6.5% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 84% | 7.3% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 11.9% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 0.7% | -3.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 1.4% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dering Way was 141.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.9% higher than the Chalk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dering Way has the 18th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Chalk and the 73rd highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilcrea House Dering Way, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2022-11-28 | £498,579 |
| Kilcrea House Dering Way, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2005-12-16 | £205,121 |
DA12 2DP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcourt Primary School Silver Road , DA12 4JG | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Rochester Road , DA12 2SY | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tymberwood Academy Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Community Academy Ordnance Road , DA12 2RL | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Trinity Road , DA12 1LU | - not rated | 1,436 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 | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 3,699 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 | 2,441 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 | 250 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 630 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 2,374 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny's Cafe | 200 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 202 yd | |
| White Hart Harvester | 169 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 246 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road | 257 yd | |
| City Praise Centre | 9-11 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend | 382 yd | |
| Chalk 'N' Teas | 95 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Ale Shades | 25 East Milton Road, Gravesend | 852 yd | |
| Milton Social Club | 34 Raphael Road, Gravesend | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Greggs | Chalk Service Station, 179 Rochester Road | 192 yd | |
| Hunky Dory Fish Bar | 208A Rochester Road, Gravesend | 197 yd | |
| Masums Indian Takeaway | 196 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 202 yd | |
| Peking Express | 188 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 202 yd | |
| Usta Pizza Charcoal Grill | 113 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 899 yd | |
| CO-OP | 1-2 East Milton Road, Gravesend | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Kent College (Gravesend Campus) LOWER HIGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 115 yd |
| Riverside Family Learning Centre DICKENS ROAD | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School ROCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| St John Roman Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Rochester Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Gravesend Grammar School CHURCH WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Gravesend Tennis Club MILTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 998 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.