Ridgeway Avenue is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 5BE is located in the Whitehill & Windmill Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridgeway Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 5BG, DA12 5BH, DA12 5HZ, DA12 5AY, DA12 5AZ, DA12 5JD, DA12 5AW, DA12 5BD, DA12 5JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA12 5BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 52.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 5BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 30.1% | 31.1% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 53.7% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 52.4% | 41.2% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 36.9% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 16.7% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 12.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 17.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 19.5% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 27.2% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 8.2% | 4.1% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.5% | 84.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 86.2% | 85.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 85.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 10.8% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgeway Avenue was 57.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the Denton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridgeway Avenue has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Denton and the 130th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Ridgeway Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-12-09 | £422,119 |
| 101 Ridgeway Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-10-28 | £413,679 |
| 59 Ridgeway Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-01-26 | £337,985 |
| 59 Ridgeway Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2023-02-02 | £237,285 |
| 65 Ridgeway Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-08-30 | £379,082 |
DA12 5BE 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehill Primary School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Farm Primary School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shears Green Infant School Packham Road , Northfleet DA11 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shears Green Junior School White Avenue , Northfleet DA11 7JB | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrotham Road Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 2,291 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 | 834 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 | 1,045 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College Lower Higham Road , Based at North Kent College DA12 2JJ | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste By Chianne @ Mid Kent Golf Club | Singlewell Road, Gravesend | 398 yd | |
| Kings Farm Cafe | Cedar Avenue, Gravesend | 555 yd | |
| Rose's Cakes | 1B Cross Lane East, Gravesend | 765 yd | |
| Echo Fish Bar | 5 Echo Square, Gravesend | 766 yd | |
| Wing Hing | 1 Echo Square, Gravesend | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Echo | 24 Old Road East, Gravesend | 854 yd | |
| Old Prince Of Orange | 1 Old Road East, Gravesend | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Farm Grill | 22 Kitchener Avenue, Gravesend | 228 yd | |
| Le Spice Indian Takeaway | 151 Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 504 yd | |
| Lucky Jade Chinese Takeaway | 149 Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 504 yd | |
| KFC | 11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive | 998 yd | |
| Valley Fish Bar | 4 The Parade, Valley Drive | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 504 yd | |
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Kent Golf Club SINGLEWELL ROAD | golf | 479 yd |
| Kings Farm Playing Fields CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Old Southfields CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| The Ifield School CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 951 yd |
| Saint Georges Church Of England School MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Elite Venue Sports Ground THE SPORTS GROUND THE SPORTS GROUND DUNKIRK CLOSE | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,049 yd |
| Woodlands NEW HOUSE LANE | tennis courts | 1,077 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 | 182.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.