St Aidans Way is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 4AQ is located in the Westcourt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Aidans Way, Gravesend, DA12 4AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 4AG, DA12 4BG, DA12 4EU, DA12 4AT, DA12 5RU, DA12 4BH, DA12 5RX, DA12 4AH, DA12 5RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA12 4AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 53.3% | 54.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 46.7% | 45.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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% | 35.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 45.8% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 6.3% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 47% | 42% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 37.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 23.1% | -15.1% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 10.1% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 19.7% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 22.7% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 85% | -12.0% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 95.4% | 86.7% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 86.7% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.9% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Aidans Way was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the Chalk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Aidans Way has the 17th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Chalk and the 85th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 St Aidans Way, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-01-09 | £372,680 |
| 40 St Aidans Way, Gravesend, Kent Other, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2021-06-28 | £314,350 |
| 18 St Aidans Way, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2017-11-10 | £373,234 |
| 40 St Aidans Way, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-08-05 | £381,603 |
| 34 St Aidans Way, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2014-02-28 | £396,969 |
DA12 4AQ 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,501 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 | 562 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcourt Primary School Silver Road , DA12 4JG | - not rated | 562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcourt County Junior School Silver Road , DA12 4JG | - not rated | 562 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcourt County Infant School Silver Road , DA12 4JG | - not rated | 562 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynehurst Junior School Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | 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 | 890 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southfields Singlewell Road , DA11 7RF | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,079 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 | 2,003 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estuary Academy Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 545 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent Preparatory School 46 Old Road East , Gravesend DA12 1NR | - not rated | 973 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College , LINK Centre, Block H DA12 2DP | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 1,452 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 | 795 yd | |
| White Hart Harvester | 169 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 878 yd | |
| City Praise Centre | 9-11 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend | 1,032 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Echo | 24 Old Road East, Gravesend | 973 yd | |
| View Point Community Centre | Thong Lane, Gravesend | 989 yd | |
| Gravesend Boat | Leander Drive, Gravesend | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive | 273 yd | |
| Valley Fish Bar | 4 The Parade, Valley Drive | 298 yd | |
| Valley Grill | 9 The Parade, Valley Drive | 298 yd | |
| Hungry Chef | 7 The Parade, Valley Drive | 298 yd | |
| Le Spice Indian Takeaway | 151 Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 298 yd | |
| Tesco | Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Thamesview School THONG LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School ROCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Thamesview School (Closed) Thong Lane | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| St John Roman Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Rochester Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Riverview Junior School CIMBA WOOD | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| North Kent College (Gravesend Campus) LOWER HIGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,002 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.