Cross Lane East is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 5HA 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 Cross Lane East, Gravesend, DA12 5HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 5HB, DA12 5HF, DA12 1ND, DA12 1LS, DA12 1NQ, DA12 5LB, DA12 5HJ, DA12 1NP, DA12 1LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA12 5HA 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 | 46.3% | 50.5% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 53.7% | 49.5% | -4.2% | 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 | 26.3% | 35.7% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 43.5% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 7.4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 42.5% | 46.1% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.4% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 16.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 25.9% | 19.6% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 17% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 33.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.2% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 82.2% | 78.2% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 79.2% | 78.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 78.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 12.9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 2.9% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 14% | 0.9% | 13.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Lane East was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% lower than the Denton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Lane East has the 14th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Denton and the 105th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 93.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Cross Lane East, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £216,500 | 2024-11-15 | £218,696 |
| 57 Cross Lane East, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2024-10-31 | £412,863 |
| 117 Cross Lane East, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-06-14 | £290,198 |
| 59 Cross Lane East, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-10-28 | £416,810 |
| 55 Cross Lane East, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-09-25 | £360,074 |
DA12 5HA 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrotham Road Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Primary School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Trinity Road , DA12 1LU | - not rated | 846 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Cecil Road , Northfleet DA11 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Community Academy Ordnance Road , DA12 2RL | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College Lower Higham Road , Based at North Kent College DA12 2JJ | - not rated | 1,871 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Fish Bar | 5 Echo Square, Gravesend | 150 yd | |
| Wing Hing | 1 Echo Square, Gravesend | 150 yd | |
| No 84 | 84 Parrock Road, Gravesend | 210 yd | |
| Rose's Cakes | 1B Cross Lane East, Gravesend | 293 yd | |
| Woodlands Beefeater | Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Prince Of Orange | 1 Old Road East, Gravesend | 236 yd | |
| The Echo | 24 Old Road East, Gravesend | 368 yd | |
| The Windmill Tavern | 45 Shrubbery Road, Gravesend | 482 yd | |
| Old Gravesendians Sports Association | Fleetway Sports Ground, Bronte View | 740 yd | |
| Waterloo Tavern | 55 Wellington Street, Gravesend | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Farm Grill | 22 Kitchener Avenue, Gravesend | 655 yd | |
| Chicken Roost | 145 Parrock Street, Gravesend | 969 yd | |
| The Authentic Turkish Kitchen | 147 Parrock Street, Gravesend | 976 yd | |
| Griller | 51 Wrotham Road, Gravesend | 980 yd | |
| Le Spice Indian Takeaway | 151 Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 988 yd | |
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Windmill Gardens CLARENCE PLACE | tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Mid Kent Golf Club SINGLEWELL ROAD | golf | 737 yd |
| Fleetway Sports Ground BRONTE VIEW | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Woodlands NEW HOUSE LANE | tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Guru Nanak Sports Club TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Gravesend Cricket Club WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Gravesend Tennis Club MILTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 909 yd |
| Saint Georges Church Of England School MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches | 922 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 | 162.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.