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St Hildas Way is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 4AY 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 Hildas Way, Gravesend, DA12 4AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: DA12 4AZ, DA12 4BW, DA12 4BL, DA12 4BJ, DA12 4BH, DA12 4BQ, DA12 4EL, DA12 4BN, DA12 4EH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 4AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.6%51%-1.6% 51.0% 0.0%
Male47.4%49%1.6% 49.0% 0.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single31.5%37.4%5.9% 37.9% -0.5%
Married: Opposite sex47.9%48.4%0.5% 44.2% 4.2%
Separated2.9%3.1%0.2% 2.2% 0.9%
Divorced9.2%6.3%-2.9% 9.1% -2.8%
Widowed8.4%4.7%-3.7% 6.1% -1.4%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47.1%42.9%-4.2% 48.4% -5.5%
Good health30%35.9%5.9% 33.6% 2.3%
Fair health15.5%15%-0.5% 12.7% 2.3%
Bad health5.9%5.6%-0.3% 4.0% 1.6%
Very bad health1.5%0.6%-0.9% 1.2% -0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications38.7%27%-11.7% 18.2% 8.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.5%13.3%-2.2% 9.6% 3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.7%9.4%-5.3% 13.4% -4.0%
Apprenticeship4.2%4.7%0.5% 5.3% -0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.1%15.6%5.5% 16.9% -1.3%
Degree or Similar13.9%25.8%11.9% 33.8% -8.0%
Other2.9%4.3%1.4% 2.8% 1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.3%0.3% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian1.5%0%-1.5% 3.1% -3.1%
Other Asian0.3%1.2%0.9% 1.6% -0.4%
Black African4.6%7.6%3.0% 2.5% 5.1%
Black Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black1.5%1.7%0.2% 0.5% 1.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and African0.6%0%-0.6% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%1.5%1.2% 0.9% 0.6%
Mixed Other0%0.6%0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
White88.9%77.3%-11.6% 81.4% -4.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller1.5%2%0.5% 0.1% 1.9%
Roma0%0.9%0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Other0.3%6.1%5.8% 1.6% 4.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92%82.9%-9.1% 83.2% -0.3%
European Union2.2%7.4%5.2% 6.1% 1.3%
Rest of Europe0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa4.3%5.6%1.3% 2.7% 2.9%
Middle East and Asia1.5%3.5%2.0% 5.6% -2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.3% -1.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.4%82.5%-7.9% 83.2% -0.7%
10+ Years0%11.4%11.4% 9.8% 1.6%
5-10 Years0.6%5%4.4% 2.9% 2.1%
2-5 Years2.5%0.9%-1.6% 2.2% -1.3%
Less than 2 years6.5%0.3%-6.2% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom70.1% 76.7% -6.6%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Lithuania1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Poland1.7% 1.3% 0.4%
Romania2.6% 0.9% 1.7%
Other EU countries2% 1.5% 0.5%
Central and Western Africa1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia0.9% 1.2% -0.3%
No passport held17.4% 13.5% 3.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion46.2% 37.2% 9.0%
Christian46.8% 46.2% 0.6%
Buddhist0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Hindu1.8% 1.7% 0.1%
Muslim0.9% 6.5% -5.6%
Other religion0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Not answered2.9% 6.0% -3.1%

Safety

Is St Hildas Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Hildas Way was 98.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% higher than the Chalk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Hildas Way has the 26th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Chalk and the 113th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,800
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in DA12 4AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Hildas Way are based on 122 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gravesham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Hildas Way, Gravesend, DA12 4AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA12 4AY

Average Price
£337,703
Semi-Detached
£337,107
Terraced
£338,896
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Hildas Way

Average Price
£346,174
Semi-Detached
£348,892
Terraced
£333,103
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Hildas WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
70 St Hildas Way, Gravesend, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£310,0002025-02-13 £309,069
48 St Hildas Way, Gravesend, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£380,0002025-01-07 £379,620
96 St Hildas Way, Gravesend, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£330,0002022-11-21 £330,664
102 St Hildas Way, Gravesend, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£310,0002021-07-09 £354,387
142 St Hildas Way, Gravesend, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£295,0002021-06-30 £337,239
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA12 4AY

Employment

DA12 4AY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee76
Retired56
Part-Time Employee36
Self-Employed25
Looking after home or family17
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Student (economically inactive)14
Other10
Unemployed5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Construction23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Manufacturing13
Human health and social work activities12
Education11
Administrative and support service activities11
Financial and insurance activities9
Transport and storage7
Other4
Information and communication3
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Accommodation and food service activities3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northfleet Nursery School
140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS
4out of 4 3,689 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tymberwood Academy
Cerne Road , DA12 4BN
3out of 4 370 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Riverview Junior School
Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD
2out of 4 713 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Riverview Infant School
Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD
3out of 4 723 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Westcourt Primary School
Silver Road , DA12 4JG
3out of 4 780 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Whitehill Primary School
Sun Lane , DA12 5HN
3out of 4 1,049 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thamesview School
Thong Lane , DA12 4LF
3out of 4 756 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Rochester Road , DA12 2JW
3out of 4 1,220 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Gravesend Grammar School
Church Walk , DA12 2PR
4out of 4 1,578 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Pelham Road , DA11 0JE
4out of 4 2,630 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Northfleet Technology College
Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG
3out of 4 3,530 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School

All-through

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 2,082 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North West Kent Alternative Provision Service
Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ
- not rated 625 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 1,228 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ifield School
Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT
4out of 4 1,268 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School
Pier View Academy
42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX
- not rated 2,408 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bronte School
7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN
- not rated 2,705 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
JK's Cafe1 The Alma, Leander Drive734 yd
Kenny's Cafe200 Rochester Road, Gravesend1,021 yd
White Hart Harvester169 Rochester Road, Gravesend1,069 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
View Point Community CentreThong Lane, Gravesend700 yd
Gravesend BoatLeander Drive, Gravesend715 yd
Regans BarThong Lane, Gravesend792 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
KFC11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive642 yd
Valley Fish Bar4 The Parade, Valley Drive670 yd
Valley Grill9 The Parade, Valley Drive670 yd
Hungry Chef7 The Parade, Valley Drive670 yd
Crumbs 2Gravesend Boat, Leander Drive715 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoValley Drive, Gravesend670 yd
TescoWhinfell Way, Gravesend758 yd
TescoWhitehill Road, Gravesend769 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Thamesview School
THONG LANE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite521 yd
Thamesview School (Closed)
Thong Lane
grass pitches620 yd
Riverview Junior School
CIMBA WOOD
grass pitches636 yd
Westcourt Primary School
JUBILEE CRESCENT
grass pitches756 yd
Gravesend Golf Centre
THONG LANE
golf917 yd
Cascades Leisure Centre
THONG LANE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool996 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed190.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.