Rochester Road is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 4TZ is located in the Chalk electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 4DU, DA12 4TS, DA12 4DS, DA12 4DY, DA12 4TR, DA12 2NF, DA12 4TN, DA12 2NA, DA12 2NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 4TZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 29.8% | 35.1% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 48.7% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 52% | 51.6% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31.7% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 23.9% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 17.4% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 17.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 13.6% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 17.4% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.1% | 76.4% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 93.1% | 81.9% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 82.6% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochester Road was 12.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% lower than the Chalk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rochester Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Chalk and the 12th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 278 Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-09-06 | £309,637 |
| 300 Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-08-21 | £295,737 |
| 276 Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-06-26 | £350,852 |
| 286 Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £371,032 | 2023-05-23 | £384,946 |
| 298 Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-02-03 | £363,904 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,776 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 | 248 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Rochester Road , DA12 2SY | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tymberwood Academy Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Infant School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Junior School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | 2out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 3,941 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 | 2,606 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINK19 College Lower Higham Road , Based at North Kent College DA12 2JJ | - not rated | 270 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 372 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 2,693 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart Harvester | 169 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 168 yd | |
| City Praise Centre | 9-11 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend | 183 yd | |
| Kenny's Cafe | 200 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 256 yd | |
| Chalk 'N' Teas | 95 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend | 261 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| View Point Community Centre | Thong Lane, Gravesend | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Greggs | Chalk Service Station, 179 Rochester Road | 224 yd | |
| Masums Indian Takeaway | 196 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 256 yd | |
| Peking Express | 188 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 256 yd | |
| Hunky Dory Fish Bar | 208A Rochester Road, Gravesend | 261 yd | |
| Usta Pizza Charcoal Grill | 113 Rochester Road, Gravesend | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Kent College (Gravesend Campus) LOWER HIGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 352 yd |
| Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Riverside Family Learning Centre DICKENS ROAD | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Thamesview School THONG LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School ROCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Thamesview School (Closed) Thong Lane | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| St John Roman Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Rochester Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,025 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.