Tower Close is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 4QP 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 Tower Close, Gravesend, DA12 4QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 4RG, DA12 5TE, DA12 5TF, DA12 4QS, DA12 5TG, DA12 4QU, DA12 4RQ, DA12 4QT, DA12 5TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 4QP 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 | 51.8% | 50.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.5% | 1.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of DA12 4QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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 | 28.7% | 27.1% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 57.8% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 54.3% | 51.9% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 32.5% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 20.5% | 17.5% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 10.4% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26% | 18.7% | -7.3% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 18.7% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 26.3% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 10.1% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.2% | 81.1% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 92.3% | 90.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| 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 | 91.6% | 90% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Close was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.8% lower than the Chalk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tower Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Chalk and the 85th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Tower Close, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-04-04 | £300,000 |
| 11 Tower Close, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2024-10-03 | £329,909 |
| 14 Tower Close, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-08-01 | £332,346 |
| 5 Tower Close, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-05-24 | £313,241 |
| 12 Tower Close, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-05-30 | £380,670 |
DA12 4QP 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Junior School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | 2out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Infant School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Singlewell Primary School Mackenzie Way , DA12 5TY | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Farm Primary School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tymberwood Academy Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,168 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,753 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 813 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 1,550 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 | 2,156 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 3,234 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 3,376 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 | 532 yd | |
| Nells Cafe | Watling Street, Marling Cross | 922 yd | |
| Jeskyns Community Woodland Cafe | Henhurst Road, Cobham | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravesend Boat | Leander Drive, Gravesend | 455 yd | |
| Regans Bar | Thong Lane, Gravesend | 952 yd | |
| The George | Hever Court Road, Gravesend | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs 2 | Gravesend Boat, Leander Drive | 455 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 4 Livingstone Road, Gravesend | 524 yd | |
| Lotus House | 2 The Alma Leander Drive, Gravesend | 532 yd | |
| Village Kebab House Fish & Chips | 7 The Alma Leander Drive, Gravesend | 532 yd | |
| Riverview Fish & Chips | 16 Gateway Parade, Whinfell Way | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Whinfell Way, Gravesend | 587 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview Junior School CIMBA WOOD | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Singlewell Primary School MACKENZIE WAY | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Elite Venue Sports Ground THE SPORTS GROUND THE SPORTS GROUND DUNKIRK CLOSE | grass pitches, squash courts | 829 yd |
| The Ifield School CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 948 yd |
| Manor Hotel Health Club (Closed) Hever Court Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.