Forge Lane, Gravesend, DA12 4DS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA12 4DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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	52.9%	52.4%	-0.5%	51.0%	1.4%
Male	47.1%	47.6%	0.5%	49.0%	-1.4%

Partnership Status

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 4DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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	39.7%	45.8%	6.1%	37.9%	7.9%
Married: Opposite sex	42.7%	39.6%	-3.1%	44.2%	-4.6%
Separated	5.6%	2.3%	-3.3%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	7.7%	6.5%	-1.2%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	4.3%	5.8%	1.5%	6.1%	-0.3%

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	54.7%	50.1%	-4.6%	48.4%	1.7%
Good health	32.1%	31.2%	-0.9%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	9.1%	14%	4.9%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	2.4%	3.2%	0.8%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.2%	18.8%	-6.4%	18.2%	0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	26.9%	13.5%	-13.4%	9.6%	3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	15.4%	-1.7%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	2.3%	0.6%	5.3%	-3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	15.4%	4.7%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	12.8%	29.2%	16.4%	33.8%	-4.6%
Other	5.6%	5.4%	-0.2%	2.8%	2.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	10%	10%	0.0%	3.1%	6.9%
Pakistani	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	4.4%	1.7%	-2.7%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	5.3%	9.7%	4.4%	2.5%	7.2%
Black Caribbean	2.1%	3.4%	1.3%	1.0%	2.4%
Other Black	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	0.5%	1.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	0.4%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	0.8%	1.8%
White	73.8%	59.5%	-14.3%	81.4%	-21.9%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.1%	73%	-11.1%	83.2%	-10.2%
European Union	3.5%	9.2%	5.7%	6.1%	3.1%
Africa	3.8%	6.6%	2.8%	2.7%	3.9%
Middle East and Asia	7.4%	8.6%	1.2%	5.6%	3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	1.3%	1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.8%	72.6%	-11.2%	83.2%	-10.6%
10+ Years	1.5%	18.9%	17.4%	9.8%	9.1%
5-10 Years	1.8%	8%	6.2%	2.9%	5.1%
2-5 Years	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	7.4%	0.6%	-6.8%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.5%	76.7%	-9.2%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Italy	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Portugal	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	4.8%	1.3%	3.5%
Other EU countries	2.8%	1.5%	1.3%
Central and Western Africa	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	2%	1.2%	0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	15.7%	13.5%	2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.3%	37.2%	-1.9%
Christian	41.3%	46.2%	-4.9%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	4.3%	6.5%	-2.2%
Sikh	8.8%	0.9%	7.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	9.4%	6.0%	3.4%

Safety

Is Forge Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forge Lane was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.7% lower than the Chalk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Forge Lane has the 31st lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Chalk and the 127th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Gravesham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

🔎 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 4DS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 9/10 (very 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) - 7/10 (above 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 Forge Lane are based on 56 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 Forge Lane, Gravesend, DA12 4DS

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA12 4DS

Average Price
£394,531

Semi-Detached
£384,843

Terraced
£398,954

Detached
£409,484

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forge Lane

Average Price
£425,083

Semi-Detached
£364,806

Terraced
£343,357

Detached
£635,329

Flats/Maisonettes
£195,006

Other
£179,063

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forge LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Forge Lane, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2025-09-12	£430,031
1C Forge Lane, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2022-10-25	£410,345
14 Forge Lane, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2022-04-12	£173,770
7 Forge Lane, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£365,000	2021-04-30	£411,904
1C Forge Lane, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2015-09-01	£425,245

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA12 4DS

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	26
Retired	26
Student (economically inactive)	18
Looking after home or family	18
Unemployed	16
Other	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	25
Education	18
Construction	12
Manufacturing	11
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	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	3,783 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westcourt Primary School Silver Road , DA12 4JG	3out of 4	213 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westcourt Primary School Silver Road , DA12 4JG	- not rated	213 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westcourt County Junior School Silver Road , DA12 4JG	- not rated	213 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westcourt County Infant School Silver Road , DA12 4JG	- not rated	213 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northcourt Primary School Dickens Road , DA12 2JY	- not rated	588 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW	3out of 4	896 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF	3out of 4	957 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR	- not rated	1,168 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR	- not rated	1,168 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Southfields Singlewell Road , DA11 7RF	- not rated	2,462 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The National Sea Training College Denton , DA12 2HR	- not rated	1,386 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	2,586 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	228 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Estuary Academy Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ	3out of 4	321 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
LINK19 College , LINK Centre, Block H DA12 2DP	- not rated	324 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Convent Preparatory School 46 Old Road East , Gravesend DA12 1NR	- not rated	1,377 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX	- not rated	2,151 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
White Hart Harvester	169 Rochester Road, Gravesend	139 yd
Kenny's Cafe	200 Rochester Road, Gravesend	150 yd
City Praise Centre	9-11 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend	279 yd
Chalk 'N' Teas	95 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend	374 yd
Riverside Cafe	Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road	590 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
View Point Community Centre	Thong Lane, Gravesend		1,055 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Masums Indian Takeaway	196 Rochester Road, Gravesend	150 yd
Peking Express	188 Rochester Road, Gravesend	150 yd
Hunky Dory Fish Bar	208A Rochester Road, Gravesend	156 yd
Chalk Greggs	Chalk Service Station, 179 Rochester Road	165 yd
Usta Pizza Charcoal Grill	113 Rochester Road, Gravesend	662 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Valley Drive, Gravesend		818 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
North Kent College (Gravesend Campus) LOWER HIGHAM ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	322 yd
Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT	grass pitches	328 yd
Riverside Family Learning Centre DICKENS ROAD	grass pitches	592 yd
St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School ROCHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	799 yd
Thamesview School THONG LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	862 yd
St John Roman Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Rochester Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	896 yd
Thamesview School (Closed) Thong Lane	grass pitches	960 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	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	92.9%

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	64.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	135.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DA12 4DS