Dorset Crescent is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 4BU 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 Dorset Crescent, Gravesend, DA12 4BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: DA12 4BT, DA12 4SJ, DA12 4BW, DA12 4BL, DA12 4BS, DA12 4SH, DA12 4NZ, DA12 4SY, DA12 4NY.

Dorset Crescent Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dorset Crescent are based on 14 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.

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA12 4BU

Average Price
£482,421
Semi-Detached
£469,393
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£560,589
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dorset Crescent

Average Price
£482,421
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dorset CrescentStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
5 Dorset Crescent, Gravesend, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£545,0002022-04-29 £546,386
1 Dorset Crescent, Gravesend, Kent
Detached, an established residential building 		£480,0002018-10-31 £558,269
6 Dorset Crescent, Gravesend, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£350,0002016-09-09 £435,185
8 Dorset Crescent, Gravesend, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£275,0002014-09-11 £440,278
1 Dorset Crescent, Gravesend, Kent
Detached, an established residential building 		£325,0002014-03-05 £562,909

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Northfleet Nursery School
140 London Road, Northfleet DA11 9JS 		3,832 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Tymberwood Academy
Cerne Road, DA12 4BN 		350 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
2out of 4Riverview Junior School
Cimba Wood, DA12 4SD 		483 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Riverview Infant School
Cimba Wood, DA12 4SD 		502 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Westcourt Primary School
Silver Road, DA12 4JG 		1,004 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4King's Farm Primary School
Cedar Avenue, DA12 5JT 		1,058 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Thamesview School
Thong Lane, DA12 4LF 		748 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Rochester Road, DA12 2JW 		1,455 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Gravesend Grammar School
Church Walk, DA12 2PR 		1,811 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
4out of 4Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Pelham Road, DA11 0JE 		2,765 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
3out of 4Northfleet Technology College
Colyer Road, Northfleet DA11 8BG 		3,599 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Saint George's Church of England School
Meadow Road, DA11 7LS 		2,142 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedNorth West Kent Alternative Provision Service
Richmond Drive, DA12 4DJ 		841 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Ifield School
Cedar Avenue, DA12 5JT 		1,114 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School
- not ratedLINK19 College
Lower Higham Road, Based at North Kent College DA12 2JJ 		1,449 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedPier View Academy
42-44 Harmer Street, DA12 2AX 		2,619 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedBronte School
7 Pelham Road, DA11 0HN 		2,876 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 Drive533 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Gravesend BoatLeander Drive, Gravesend498 yd
View Point Community CentreThong Lane, Gravesend682 yd
Regans BarThong Lane, Gravesend700 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Crumbs 2Gravesend Boat, Leander Drive498 yd
Lotus House2 The Alma Leander Drive, Gravesend533 yd
Village Kebab House Fish & Chips7 The Alma Leander Drive, Gravesend533 yd
Riverview Fish & Chips16 Gateway Parade, Whinfell Way616 yd
Golden Fish Bar4 Livingstone Road, Gravesend722 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoWhinfell Way, Gravesend568 yd
TescoWhitehill Road, Gravesend815 yd
TescoValley Drive, Gravesend879 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Riverview Junior School
CIMBA WOOD 		grass pitches397 yd
Thamesview School
THONG LANE 		grass pitches, health and fitness suite571 yd
Thamesview School (Closed)
Thong Lane 		grass pitches632 yd
Gravesend Golf Centre
THONG LANE 		golf870 yd
Cascades Leisure Centre
THONG LANE 		grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool918 yd
Westcourt Primary School
JUBILEE CRESCENT 		grass pitches995 yd
Legend Sports Club
THONG LANE 		artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre1,051 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 speed74.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed116.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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

Safety

Is Dorset Crescent Street dangerous?

In 2023, 528 crimes were reported near Dorset Crescent . Only 19% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered not safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of DA12 4BU.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

More Crime Statistics for Dorset Crescent, Gravesend, DA12 4BU

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 528
Violence And Sexual Offences 194
Anti Social Behaviour 125
Criminal Damage And Arson 61
Vehicle Crime 28
Public Order 23
Other Theft 23
Burglary 23
Drugs 19
Other Crime 14
Shoplifting 9
Possession Of Weapons 4
Robbery 2
Theft From The Person 2
Bicycle Theft 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of DA12 4BU.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near St Chad'S Drive437 yd
2023-12Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near St Alban'S Close524 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near St Patrick'S Gardens285 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near St Patrick'S Gardens285 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Parking Area533 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Parking Area533 yd
2023-12DrugsAwaiting court outcomeOn or near Parking Area533 yd
2023-12Possession of weaponsUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Parking Area533 yd
2023-12ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Parking Area533 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Parking Area533 yd
More Crime Statistics for Dorset Crescent, Gravesend, DA12 4BU

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in DA12 4BU 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired112
Full-Time Employee71
Part-Time Employee31
Self-Employed23
Looking after home or family9
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Unemployed4
Student (economically inactive)4
Other3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles20
Construction16
Human health and social work activities16
Administrative and support service activities13
Education13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Manufacturing9
Information and communication6
Financial and insurance activities6
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Transport and storage6
Other5
Real estate activities3
Accommodation and food service activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2

People

Gender

Female167
Male148

Partnership Status

Single58
Married: Opposite sex148
Separated4
Divorced16
Widowed39

Health

Very good health137
Good health116
Fair health45
Bad health12
Very bad health6

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications64
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 34
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 46
Apprenticeship21
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 30
Degree or Similar 60
Other13

Culture

Ethnic Group

Indian10
Other Asian7
Black African7
Mixed White and African1
White287
Arab2
Other1

Country of Birth

United Kingdom283
European Union12
Rest of Europe10
Africa4
Middle East and Asia6

Length of Residence

Born in the UK283
10+ Years24
5-10 Years6
2-5 Years2

Passport Held

United Kingdom277
Poland3
Other EU countries6
Other Europe3
North Africa1
South-East Asia2
No passport held23

Religion

No religion102
Christian172
Muslim13
Sikh11
Other religion3
Not answered14
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