Windhover Way is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 4NS is located in the Riverview Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windhover Way, Gravesend, DA12 4NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 4NT, DA12 4NR, DA12 4NY, DA12 4SG, DA12 4NZ, DA12 4NW, DA12 4SQ, DA12 4BS, DA12 4NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 4NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.1% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.9% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DA12 4NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.6% | 25.3% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.6% | 60.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 46.6% | 49.6% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 34.2% | -5.7% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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.
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 15.3% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23% | 12.8% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 18.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 22.3% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 19.3% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 94.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.4% | 95.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 94.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windhover Way was 17.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% lower than the Chalk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windhover Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Chalk and the 19th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Windhover Way, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2026-03-03 | £425,000 |
| 34 Windhover Way, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2025-12-19 | £363,122 |
| 17 Windhover Way, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-09-19 | £398,354 |
| 36 Windhover Way, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-08-29 | £412,867 |
| 38 Windhover Way, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2025-05-13 | £393,091 |
DA12 4NS 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 4,221 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 | 223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynehurst Primary School Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | - not rated | 223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynehurst Junior School Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | - not rated | 290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynehurst Infant School and Nursery Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | - not rated | 290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Infant School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | 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 | 415 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Singlewell Road , DA11 7RF | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National Sea Training College Denton , DA12 2HR | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,554 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estuary Academy Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College , LINK Centre, Block H DA12 2DP | - not rated | 1,484 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 | 1,716 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK's Cafe | 1 The Alma, Leander Drive | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravesend Boat | Leander Drive, Gravesend | 359 yd | |
| Regans Bar | Thong Lane, Gravesend | 427 yd | |
| View Point Community Centre | Thong Lane, Gravesend | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House | 2 The Alma Leander Drive, Gravesend | 350 yd | |
| Village Kebab House Fish & Chips | 7 The Alma Leander Drive, Gravesend | 350 yd | |
| Crumbs 2 | Gravesend Boat, Leander Drive | 359 yd | |
| Riverview Fish & Chips | 16 Gateway Parade, Whinfell Way | 392 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 4 Livingstone Road, Gravesend | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Whinfell Way, Gravesend | 362 yd | |
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 1,074 yd | |
| Tesco | Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview Junior School CIMBA WOOD | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Thamesview School THONG LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Thamesview School (Closed) Thong Lane | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Gravesend Golf Centre THONG LANE | golf | 604 yd |
| Cascades Leisure Centre THONG LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 646 yd |
| Legend Sports Club THONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre | 778 yd |
| Southern Valley Golf Club THONG LANE | golf | 897 yd |
| Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 158.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.