Central Avenue is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 5BH 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 Central Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 5BE, DA12 5BG, DA12 5BJ, DA12 5BQ, DA12 5LE, DA12 5BD, DA12 5LG, DA12 5JF, DA12 5BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 5BH 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 | 53.7% | 50.5% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.5% | 3.2% | 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 | 36.5% | 33.1% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 42.3% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 44.4% | 45.6% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 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 | 27.5% | 17.4% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.6% | 18% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 13.7% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 29.8% | 19.0% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88% | 82% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 89.4% | 80.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 80.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 88.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.1% higher than the Riverview Park average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Central Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Riverview Park and the 124th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Central Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-01-16 | £422,877 |
| 88 Central Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-11-03 | £433,913 |
| 131 Central Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-04-28 | £461,183 |
| 133 Central Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2012-06-22 | £344,837 |
| 135 Central Avenue, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2007-09-21 | £332,062 |
DA12 5BH 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,700 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 | 329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Farm Primary School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shears Green Infant School Packham Road , Northfleet DA11 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shears Green Junior School White Avenue , Northfleet DA11 7JB | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Cecil Road , Northfleet DA11 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,550 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 2,280 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 | 827 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 | 992 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 2,070 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 | 2,130 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 | 387 yd | |
| Kings Farm Cafe | Cedar Avenue, Gravesend | 504 yd | |
| Rose's Cakes | 1B Cross Lane East, Gravesend | 815 yd | |
| Echo Fish Bar | 5 Echo Square, Gravesend | 844 yd | |
| Wing Hing | 1 Echo Square, Gravesend | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Echo | 24 Old Road East, Gravesend | 937 yd | |
| Old Prince Of Orange | 1 Old Road East, Gravesend | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Farm Grill | 22 Kitchener Avenue, Gravesend | 308 yd | |
| Le Spice Indian Takeaway | 151 Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 542 yd | |
| Lucky Jade Chinese Takeaway | 149 Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 542 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 4 Livingstone Road, Gravesend | 1,043 yd | |
| KFC | 11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 542 yd | |
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Kent Golf Club SINGLEWELL ROAD | golf | 466 yd |
| Kings Farm Playing Fields CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Old Southfields CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| The Ifield School CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Saint Georges Church Of England School MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Elite Venue Sports Ground THE SPORTS GROUND THE SPORTS GROUND DUNKIRK CLOSE | grass pitches, squash courts | 995 yd |
| Woodlands NEW HOUSE LANE | tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 241.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 107.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.