St Patricks Gardens is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 4AW 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 Patricks Gardens, Gravesend, DA12 4AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 4AN, DA12 4AL, DA12 5SH, DA12 5SG, DA12 4AJ, DA12 5SD, DA12 4BQ, DA12 4BJ, DA12 4AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA12 4AW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50% | 49.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50% | 50.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA12 4AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.5% | 49.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 37.5% | 8.2% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14% | 8.2% | -5.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 3.1% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 43.7% | 46.1% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 36.8% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 11.3% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 26.7% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 15.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 19% | 6.8% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 11.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 18.2% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.7% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 83.9% | 81.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 87% | 86.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 87.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.2% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Patricks Gardens was 234.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 249.0% higher than the Chalk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Patricks Gardens has the 6th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Chalk and the 30th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 St Patricks Gardens, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-09-26 | £161,970 |
| 90 St Patricks Gardens, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2011-01-28 | £127,604 |
| 96 St Patricks Gardens, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2007-10-05 | £154,253 |
| 90 St Patricks Gardens, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2002-10-16 | £130,433 |
DA12 4AW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 3,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tymberwood Academy Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Junior School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | 2out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Infant School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Primary School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Farm Primary School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,062 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 3,269 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 | 1,812 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 940 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 | 1,521 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Farm Cafe | Cedar Avenue, Gravesend | 810 yd | |
| JK's Cafe | 1 The Alma, Leander Drive | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravesend Boat | Leander Drive, Gravesend | 770 yd | |
| View Point Community Centre | Thong Lane, Gravesend | 999 yd | |
| Regans Bar | Thong Lane, Gravesend | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Spice Indian Takeaway | 151 Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 487 yd | |
| Lucky Jade Chinese Takeaway | 149 Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 487 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 4 Livingstone Road, Gravesend | 592 yd | |
| KFC | 11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive | 684 yd | |
| Valley Fish Bar | 4 The Parade, Valley Drive | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 487 yd | |
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 712 yd | |
| Tesco | Whinfell Way, Gravesend | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview Junior School CIMBA WOOD | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Thamesview School THONG LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Thamesview School (Closed) Thong Lane | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Elite Venue Sports Ground THE SPORTS GROUND THE SPORTS GROUND DUNKIRK CLOSE | grass pitches, squash courts | 955 yd |
| Kings Farm Playing Fields CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| The Ifield School CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 983 yd |
| Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Old Southfields CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 102.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.