St Dunstans Drive, Gravesend, DA12 4BH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 4BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.5%	50.7%	-4.8%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	44.5%	49.3%	4.8%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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	32.3%	37.2%	4.9%	37.9%	-0.7%
Married: Opposite sex	43.5%	42.3%	-1.2%	44.2%	-1.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	4.7%	4.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	2.1%
Divorced	9.9%	9.5%	-0.4%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	9.5%	6.3%	-3.2%	6.1%	0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.6%	52%	8.4%	48.4%	3.6%
Good health	36.4%	30.8%	-5.6%	33.6%	-2.8%
Fair health	15%	12.4%	-2.6%	12.7%	-0.3%
Bad health	4%	4.2%	0.2%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	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.

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 22.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.5%	22.9%	-11.6%	18.2%	4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	10.3%	-6.5%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	15.8%	-4.0%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	4.3%	2.6%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	19.8%	10.7%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	14.7%	22.1%	7.4%	33.8%	-11.7%
Other	3.4%	4.7%	1.3%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	2.8%	11.2%	8.4%	2.5%	8.7%
Other Black	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.5%	1.7%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	90.7%	80.9%	-9.8%	81.4%	-0.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	3.1%	0.3%	-2.8%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0%	3.9%	3.9%	1.6%	2.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.6% 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	93.8%	85.6%	-8.2%	83.2%	2.4%
European Union	3.4%	6.2%	2.8%	6.1%	0.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.9%	6.2%	4.3%	2.7%	3.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	85.4%	-7.7%	83.2%	2.2%
10+ Years	0.9%	9.9%	9.0%	9.8%	0.1%
5-10 Years	1.6%	3.4%	1.8%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.7%	76.7%	-5.0%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Germany	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	3.1%	0.3%	2.8%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Central and Western Africa	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	17.6%	13.5%	4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.9%	37.2%	-1.3%
Christian	55.1%	46.2%	8.9%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Sikh	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is St Dunstans Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Dunstans Drive was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% lower than the Chalk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Dunstans Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Chalk and the 58th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

🔎 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 4BH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Dunstans Drive are based on 93 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 Dunstans Drive, Gravesend, DA12 4BH

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA12 4BH

Average Price
£356,258

Semi-Detached
£355,327

Terraced
£321,799

Detached
£406,550

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Dunstans Drive

Average Price
£346,526

Semi-Detached
£349,358

Terraced
£332,917

Detached
£398,312

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Dunstans DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
65 St Dunstans Drive, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2024-11-11	£431,485
3A St Dunstans Drive, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2024-03-01	£396,451
55 St Dunstans Drive, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£269,950	2021-02-19	£319,964
71 St Dunstans Drive, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£282,222	2018-12-19	£349,018
45 St Dunstans Drive, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2017-01-19	£343,699

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA12 4BH

Employment

DA12 4BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 Employee	89
Retired	51
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	18
Student (economically inactive)	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	7
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Construction	16
Transport and storage	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Manufacturing	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Education	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

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	3,525 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	529 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westcourt Primary School Silver Road , DA12 4JG	3out of 4	690 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Riverview Junior School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD	2out of 4	889 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Riverview Infant School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD	3out of 4	902 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitehill Primary School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN	3out of 4	939 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	886 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW	3out of 4	1,047 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR	4out of 4	1,403 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE	4out of 4	2,470 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG	3out of 4	3,403 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	1,965 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	556 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	1,134 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT	4out of 4	1,324 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX	- not rated	2,225 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN	- not rated	2,531 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	Distance
Kenny's Cafe	200 Rochester Road, Gravesend	909 yd
JK's Cafe	1 The Alma, Leander Drive	916 yd
White Hart Harvester	169 Rochester Road, Gravesend	973 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
View Point Community Centre	Thong Lane, Gravesend	837 yd
Gravesend Boat	Leander Drive, Gravesend	895 yd
Regans Bar	Thong Lane, Gravesend	955 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
KFC	11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive	461 yd
Valley Fish Bar	4 The Parade, Valley Drive	488 yd
Valley Grill	9 The Parade, Valley Drive	488 yd
Hungry Chef	7 The Parade, Valley Drive	488 yd
Le Spice Indian Takeaway	151 Whitehill Road, Gravesend	687 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Valley Drive, Gravesend	488 yd
Tesco	Whitehill Road, Gravesend	687 yd
Tesco	Whinfell Way, Gravesend	940 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT	grass pitches	618 yd
Thamesview School THONG LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	634 yd
Thamesview School (Closed) Thong Lane	grass pitches	747 yd
Riverview Junior School CIMBA WOOD	grass pitches	803 yd
St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School ROCHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	1,013 yd
Gravesend Golf Centre THONG LANE	golf	1,062 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	208.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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