Bourne Road, Gravesend, DA12 4EA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 4EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	50.5%	0.3%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	49.8%	49.5%	-0.3%	49.0%	0.5%

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	30.4%	37.4%	7.0%	37.9%	-0.5%
Married: Opposite sex	51.8%	46.9%	-4.9%	44.2%	2.7%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2.8%	1.9%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	8.3%	8%	-0.3%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	6.7%	5%	-1.7%	6.1%	-1.1%

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	38.8%	54.3%	15.5%	48.4%	5.9%
Good health	37.9%	30.6%	-7.3%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	18.3%	10.2%	-8.1%	12.7%	-2.5%
Bad health	3.8%	4.7%	0.9%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	26.9%	15.4%	-11.5%	18.2%	-2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.6%	7.7%	-10.9%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	16.5%	-0.5%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	6.2%	1.9%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	20.4%	9.7%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	16.6%	30.8%	14.2%	33.8%	-3.0%
Other	5.9%	3.1%	-2.8%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	6.3%	4.7%	-1.6%	3.1%	1.6%
Pakistani	0%	2.7%	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%
Other Asian	1.3%	0.5%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	1.9%	7.7%	5.8%	2.5%	5.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Other Black	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	2.2%	1.6%	0.4%	1.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	85.5%	76.1%	-9.4%	81.4%	-5.3%
Roma	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.9%	1.1%	0.2%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.3% 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	87.7%	84.3%	-3.4%	83.2%	1.1%
European Union	5%	7.7%	2.7%	6.1%	1.6%
Africa	3.2%	4.4%	1.2%	2.7%	1.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.2%	3%	-0.2%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.4%	84.6%	-2.8%	83.2%	1.4%
10+ Years	2.8%	11.8%	9.0%	9.8%	2.0%
5-10 Years	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0.8%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	6.3%	1.1%	-5.2%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.4%	76.7%	-2.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Central and Western Africa	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	16.5%	13.5%	3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44%	37.2%	6.8%
Christian	40.7%	46.2%	-5.5%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	3.3%	6.5%	-3.2%
Sikh	4.1%	0.9%	3.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Bourne Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bourne Road was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.4% higher than the Chalk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bourne Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Chalk and the 130th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in DA12 4EA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Bourne Road are based on 55 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 Bourne Road, Gravesend, DA12 4EA

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA12 4EA

Average Price
£320,843

Semi-Detached
£320,843

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bourne Road

Average Price
£313,588

Semi-Detached
£312,620

Terraced
£317,462

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bourne Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
27 Bourne Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2021-06-25	£485,853
17 Bourne Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£304,000	2021-02-09	£360,323
19 Bourne Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£232,500	2017-04-21	£301,344
47 Bourne Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£256,500	2016-04-13	£345,462
31 Bourne Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£162,000	2016-02-05	£224,550

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA12 4EA

Employment

DA12 4EA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

DA12 4EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	90
Part-Time Employee	40
Retired	39
Self-Employed	31
Student (economically inactive)	19
Looking after home or family	19
Unemployed	8
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Education	10
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	8
Manufacturing	7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Financial and insurance activities	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	3,841 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	216 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tymberwood Academy Cerne Road , DA12 4BN	3out of 4	790 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Rochester Road , DA12 2SY	3out of 4	1,090 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Riverview Infant School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD	3out of 4	1,333 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Riverview Junior School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD	2out of 4	1,358 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	797 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW	3out of 4	979 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR	4out of 4	1,277 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE	4out of 4	2,849 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG	3out of 4	3,935 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	2,563 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	218 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	491 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT	4out of 4	2,071 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX	- not rated	2,253 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN	- not rated	2,770 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
White Hart Harvester	169 Rochester Road, Gravesend	367 yd
City Praise Centre	9-11 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend	396 yd
Kenny's Cafe	200 Rochester Road, Gravesend	407 yd
Chalk 'N' Teas	95 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend	451 yd
Riverside Cafe	Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road	847 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
View Point Community Centre	Thong Lane, Gravesend		807 yd
Regans Bar	Thong Lane, Gravesend		1,039 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Masums Indian Takeaway	196 Rochester Road, Gravesend	407 yd
Peking Express	188 Rochester Road, Gravesend	407 yd
Chalk Greggs	Chalk Service Station, 179 Rochester Road	411 yd
Hunky Dory Fish Bar	208A Rochester Road, Gravesend	412 yd
KFC	11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive	886 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Valley Drive, Gravesend		891 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT	grass pitches	458 yd
North Kent College (Gravesend Campus) LOWER HIGHAM ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	560 yd
Thamesview School THONG LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	627 yd
Thamesview School (Closed) Thong Lane	grass pitches	715 yd
Riverside Family Learning Centre DICKENS ROAD	grass pitches	847 yd
Gravesend Golf Centre THONG LANE	golf	983 yd
St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School ROCHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	1,010 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	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	181.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DA12 4EA