St Chads Drive is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 4EL 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 Chads Drive, Gravesend, DA12 4EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 4EH, DA12 4EJ, DA12 4ED, DA12 4BH, DA12 4EE, DA12 4HH, DA12 4AY, DA12 4AZ, DA12 4AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 4EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 31.5% | 37.4% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 6.3% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 4.7% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 47.1% | 42.9% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 30% | 35.9% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 38.7% | 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 Levels | 14.7% | 9.4% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 25.8% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.9% | 77.3% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 92% | 82.9% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 7.4% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 82.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.3% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Chads Drive 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 Chads Drive 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 St Chads Drive, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-04-25 | £391,066 |
| 5 St Chads Drive, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-06-29 | £292,301 |
| 52 St Chads Drive, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-08-24 | £423,236 |
| 3 St Chads Drive, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-03-24 | £311,216 |
| 36 St Chads Drive, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2019-01-25 | £369,584 |
DA12 4EL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tymberwood Academy Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcourt Primary School Silver Road , DA12 4JG | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Junior School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | 2out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Infant School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Primary School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 3,561 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| 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 | 2,129 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 423 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 | 1,024 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny's Cafe | 200 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 817 yd | |
| White Hart Harvester | 169 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 864 yd | |
| JK's Cafe | 1 The Alma, Leander Drive | 880 yd | |
| City Praise Centre | 9-11 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend | 977 yd | |
| Chalk 'N' Teas | 95 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| View Point Community Centre | Thong Lane, Gravesend | 701 yd | |
| Regans Bar | Thong Lane, Gravesend | 847 yd | |
| Gravesend Boat | Leander Drive, Gravesend | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive | 557 yd | |
| Valley Fish Bar | 4 The Parade, Valley Drive | 581 yd | |
| Valley Grill | 9 The Parade, Valley Drive | 581 yd | |
| Hungry Chef | 7 The Parade, Valley Drive | 581 yd | |
| Masums Indian Takeaway | 196 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 581 yd | |
| Tesco | Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 859 yd | |
| Tesco | Whinfell Way, Gravesend | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thamesview School THONG LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Thamesview School (Closed) Thong Lane | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Riverview Junior School CIMBA WOOD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Gravesend Golf Centre THONG LANE | golf | 929 yd |
| North Kent College (Gravesend Campus) LOWER HIGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,027 yd |
| Cascades Leisure Centre THONG LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,029 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School ROCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.