Sheldon Heights, Gravesend, DA12 5FA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA12 5FA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.1% of the population 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	52.5%	58.1%	5.6%	51.0%	7.1%
Male	47.5%	41.9%	-5.6%	49.0%	-7.1%

Partnership Status

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	33.1%	30.3%	-2.8%	37.9%	-7.6%
Married: Opposite sex	47.7%	44.5%	-3.2%	44.2%	0.3%
Separated	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	9.4%	9.2%	-0.2%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	7.9%	13.4%	5.5%	6.1%	7.3%

Health

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	39.3%	40.9%	1.6%	48.4%	-7.5%
Good health	43.1%	32.1%	-11.0%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	11%	19.3%	8.3%	12.7%	6.6%
Bad health	4.1%	5.9%	1.8%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	2.5%	1.8%	-0.7%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around DA12 5FA this area, 30.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.1%	30.9%	3.8%	18.2%	12.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.7%	10.4%	-7.3%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	16.3%	-3.6%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	4.2%	1.6%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	14.5%	1.3%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	13.5%	20.8%	7.3%	33.8%	-13.0%
Other	6%	3%	-3.0%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	14.2%	14.6%	0.4%	3.1%	11.5%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
White	82.4%	80.5%	-1.9%	81.4%	-0.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.7% 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	88.7%	88.7%	0.0%	83.2%	5.5%
European Union	3.1%	3.9%	0.8%	6.1%	-2.2%
Africa	2.2%	2.3%	0.1%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	5.7%	4.4%	-1.3%	5.6%	-1.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.4%	88.5%	0.1%	83.2%	5.3%
10+ Years	1.3%	8.5%	7.2%	9.8%	-1.3%
5-10 Years	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	7.9%	1%	-6.9%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.2%	76.7%	2.5%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	15.4%	13.5%	1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.9%	37.2%	-9.3%
Christian	52.7%	46.2%	6.5%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Sikh	12.1%	0.9%	11.2%
Other religion	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Sheldon Heights Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheldon Heights was 26.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% lower than the Riverview Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sheldon Heights has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Riverview Park and the 46th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in DA12 5FA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sheldon Heights are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gravesham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sheldon Heights, Gravesend, DA12 5FA

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA12 5FA

Average Price
£913,695

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£913,695

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sheldon Heights

Average Price
£895,181

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£895,181

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sheldon HeightsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Langham House, 7 Sheldon Heights, Gravesend, Kent Detached, a newly built property	£650,000	2016-03-04	£849,392
Calverley House, 5 Sheldon Heights, Gravesend, Kent Detached, a newly built property	£650,000	2015-06-03	£988,286
3 Sheldon Heights, Gravesend, Kent Detached, a newly built property	£358,000	2015-04-12	£546,035
2 Sheldon Heights, Gravesend, Kent Detached, a newly built property	£615,000	2015-02-02	£968,575
Sheldon House, 6 Sheldon Heights, Gravesend, Kent Detached, a newly built property	£610,000	2014-10-22	£971,779

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA12 5FA

Employment

DA12 5FA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DA12 5FA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	107
Full-Time Employee	95
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	33
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Looking after home or family	16
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	48
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	15
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	9
Transport and storage	8
Education	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS	4out of 4	4,996 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Singlewell Primary School Mackenzie Way , DA12 5TY	3out of 4	493 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Riverview Junior School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD	2out of 4	1,149 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Riverview Infant School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD	3out of 4	1,167 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Farm Primary School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT	3out of 4	1,455 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tymberwood Academy Cerne Road , DA12 4BN	3out of 4	1,711 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF	3out of 4	1,831 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW	3out of 4	3,038 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR	4out of 4	3,392 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE	4out of 4	3,950 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ	3out of 4	4,273 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School

All-through

	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	3,062 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT	4out of 4	1,344 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ	- not rated	2,392 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cobham Hall Brewers Road , Cobham DA12 3BL	- not rated	2,976 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
LINK19 College Lower Higham Road , Based at North Kent College DA12 2JJ	- not rated	2,985 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX	- not rated	4,115 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Nells Cafe	Watling Street, Marling Cross		71 yd
Jeskyns Community Woodland Cafe	Henhurst Road, Cobham		236 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The George	Hever Court Road, Gravesend		993 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Singlewell Primary School MACKENZIE WAY	grass pitches	634 yd
Manor Hotel Health Club (Closed) Hever Court Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,043 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	50.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	59.8 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	59.8 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	16.97 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.