Cruden Road is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 4HP 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 Cruden Road, Gravesend, DA12 4HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 4DZ, DA12 4HD, DA12 4DX, DA12 4EA, DA12 4HL, DA12 4EB, DA12 4LB, DA12 4LD, DA12 4HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 4HP 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cruden 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.
Cruden 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cruden Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-12-20 | £282,834 |
| 9 Cruden Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2017-09-01 | £340,142 |
| 9 Cruden Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2013-11-29 | £336,426 |
| 9 Cruden Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2007-04-03 | £330,675 |
| 9 Cruden Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,995 | 2003-09-29 | £310,993 |
DA12 4HP 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 4HP 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 4,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcourt Primary School Silver Road , DA12 4JG | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tymberwood Academy Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Rochester Road , DA12 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,234 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 | 1,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 718 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 4,104 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 | 2,725 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 | 371 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 | 562 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 2,940 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Praise Centre | 9-11 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend | 432 yd | |
| Chalk 'N' Teas | 95 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend | 450 yd | |
| White Hart Harvester | 169 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 475 yd | |
| Kenny's Cafe | 200 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 544 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| View Point Community Centre | Thong Lane, Gravesend | 742 yd | |
| Regans Bar | Thong Lane, Gravesend | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Greggs | Chalk Service Station, 179 Rochester Road | 529 yd | |
| Masums Indian Takeaway | 196 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 544 yd | |
| Peking Express | 188 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 544 yd | |
| Hunky Dory Fish Bar | 208A Rochester Road, Gravesend | 550 yd | |
| KFC | 11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thamesview School THONG LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| North Kent College (Gravesend Campus) LOWER HIGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 659 yd |
| Thamesview School (Closed) Thong Lane | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Gravesend Golf Centre THONG LANE | golf | 889 yd |
| Riverside Family Learning Centre DICKENS ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Cascades Leisure Centre THONG LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| Legend Sports Club THONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre | 1,090 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 262.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.