Cob Drive is in Shorne, Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 3DU is located in the Higham & Shorne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cob Drive, Shorne, Gravesend, DA12 3DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 3DY, DA12 3EH, DA12 3EA, DA12 3DS, DA12 3DT, DA12 3DX, DA12 3HA, DA12 3EE, DA12 3ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA12 3DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 54.3% | 52.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 3DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.7% 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 | 21.1% | 14.6% | -6.5% | 37.9% | -23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 70.7% | 6.7% | 44.2% | 26.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 47.1% | 49.8% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.5% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 4.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 10% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 48.5% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.1% | 88.9% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 91.3% | 89.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 89.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 1.1% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cob Drive was 82.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% higher than the Higham & Shorne average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Cob Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Higham & Shorne and the 144th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cob Drive, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2018-06-13 | £524,774 |
| 13 Cob Drive, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £455,500 | 2018-01-19 | £537,813 |
| 4 Cob Drive, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2014-10-06 | £685,025 |
| 7 Cob Drive, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2011-07-08 | £600,461 |
| 8 Cob Drive, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2010-10-29 | £794,529 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DA12 3DU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorne Church of England Primary School Cob Drive , Shorne DA12 3DU | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Higham Primary School School Lane , Higham ME3 7JL | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tymberwood Academy Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | 3out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Infant School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | 3out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Junior School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | 2out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Strood Academy Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | 3out of 4 | 3,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 4,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 4,352 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gad's Hill School Higham , ME3 7PA | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobham Hall Brewers Road , Cobham DA12 3BL | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 3,253 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College Lower Higham Road , Based at North Kent College DA12 2JJ | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School Rede Court Road , Strood ME2 3SP | 4out of 4 | 4,039 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No3 Coffee Company Ltd | 9A The Street, Shorne | 115 yd | |
| Copperfield Stonehouse Pizza And Carvery | Gravesend Road, Shorne | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose And Crown | 32 The Street, Shorne | 173 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 56.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.