Lorton Close, Gravesend, DA12 4EX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 4EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.9%	50.8%	-4.1%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	45.1%	49.2%	4.1%	49.0%	0.2%

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	26.9%	35.6%	8.7%	37.9%	-2.3%
Married: Opposite sex	49.6%	44.4%	-5.2%	44.2%	0.2%
Separated	2.5%	2.8%	0.3%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	7.9%	7.6%	-0.3%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	13.2%	9.6%	-3.6%	6.1%	3.5%

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	37.6%	45.3%	7.7%	48.4%	-3.1%
Good health	32.7%	33.3%	0.6%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	19.3%	12.9%	-6.4%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	7.5%	6.6%	-0.9%	4.0%	2.6%
Very bad health	2.9%	1.9%	-1.0%	1.2%	0.7%

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 17.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.1%	24.5%	-10.6%	18.2%	6.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	10%	-6.5%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	17.3%	2.4%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	4.8%	2.3%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	18.9%	7.7%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	10.7%	17.7%	7.0%	33.8%	-16.1%
Other	9.1%	6.8%	-2.3%	2.8%	4.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.1%	-0.5%
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	9.2%	10.2%	1.0%	3.1%	7.1%
Pakistani	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	1.6%	1.9%	0.3%	2.5%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	81.4%	77.4%	-4.0%	81.4%	-4.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	2.9%	1.3%	-1.6%	0.1%	1.2%
Other	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.3% 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	90.2%	80.3%	-9.9%	83.2%	-2.9%
European Union	2%	7.6%	5.6%	6.1%	1.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	1.6%	1.9%	0.3%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	5.2%	7.3%	2.1%	5.6%	1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	1%	1%	0.0%	0.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.2%	81.4%	-7.8%	83.2%	-1.8%
10+ Years	1%	15.8%	14.8%	9.8%	6.0%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	8.8%	1%	-7.8%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69%	76.7%	-7.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Lithuania	2.8%	0.3%	2.5%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.9%	1.2%	0.7%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	21.5%	13.5%	8.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.4%	37.2%	-2.8%
Christian	48.1%	46.2%	1.9%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Muslim	3.2%	6.5%	-3.3%
Sikh	7.3%	0.9%	6.4%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Lorton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lorton Close was 81.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% higher than the Chalk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lorton Close has the 32nd highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Chalk and the 147th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.8%.

🔎 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 4EX, 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 Lorton Close are based on 75 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 Lorton Close, Gravesend, DA12 4EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA12 4EX

Average Price
£309,378

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£309,378

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lorton Close

Average Price
£303,409

Semi-Detached
£317,123

Terraced
£303,357

Detached
£298,098

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£271,173

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lorton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 Lorton Close, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£322,000	2024-10-04	£330,290
17 Lorton Close, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£306,000	2024-03-15	£323,198
64 Lorton Close, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2022-08-30	£311,575
54 Lorton Close, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£306,000	2021-09-20	£337,142
15 Lorton Close, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£307,000	2021-04-12	£357,210

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA12 4EX

Employment

DA12 4EX 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	80
Retired	51
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	28
Looking after home or family	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Construction	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Human health and social work activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Manufacturing	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate 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	3,105 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	523 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Rochester Road , DA12 2SY	3out of 4	611 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitehill Primary School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN	3out of 4	1,079 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tymberwood Academy Cerne Road , DA12 4BN	3out of 4	1,140 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Trinity Road , DA12 1LU	- not rated	1,191 yd	Academy converter	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	338 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR	4out of 4	696 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF	3out of 4	1,367 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE	4out of 4	2,114 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG	3out of 4	3,229 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	1,913 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	588 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	746 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX	- not rated	1,590 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT	4out of 4	1,893 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN	- not rated	2,041 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	504 yd
Riverside Cafe	Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road	577 yd
White Hart Harvester	169 Rochester Road, Gravesend	624 yd
City Praise Centre	9-11 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend	815 yd
Chalk 'N' Teas	95 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend	916 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Echo	24 Old Road East, Gravesend	785 yd
Old Gravesendians Sports Association	Fleetway Sports Ground, Bronte View	895 yd
Milton Ale Shades	25 East Milton Road, Gravesend	948 yd
Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar)	Donald Biggs Drive, Gravesend	954 yd
Milton Social Club	34 Raphael Road, Gravesend	1,069 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Valley Fish Bar	4 The Parade, Valley Drive	365 yd
Valley Grill	9 The Parade, Valley Drive	365 yd
Hungry Chef	7 The Parade, Valley Drive	365 yd
KFC	11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive	385 yd
Hunky Dory Fish Bar	208A Rochester Road, Gravesend	501 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Valley Drive, Gravesend	365 yd
CO-OP	1-2 East Milton Road, Gravesend	984 yd
Tesco	Whitehill Road, Gravesend	1,015 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT	grass pitches	280 yd
St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School ROCHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	322 yd
St John Roman Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Rochester Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	443 yd
North Kent College (Gravesend Campus) LOWER HIGHAM ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	650 yd
Riverside Family Learning Centre DICKENS ROAD	grass pitches	651 yd
Gravesend Tennis Club MILTON HALL ROAD	tennis courts	783 yd
Gravesend Grammar School CHURCH WALK	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	798 yd
St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST	grass pitches	805 yd
Fleetway Sports Ground BRONTE VIEW	grass pitches	895 yd
Gravesend Rugby Football Club DONALD BIGGS DRIVE	grass pitches	933 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	129.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DA12 4EX