Whitehill Lane is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 5LT 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 Whitehill Lane, Gravesend, DA12 5LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 5RE, DA12 5PW, DA12 5RG, DA12 5LS, DA12 5PR, DA12 5QX, DA12 5HS, DA12 5HT, DA12 5HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA12 5LT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 49.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 31.9% | 34.9% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 48% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 41.1% | 49.9% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 30.8% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 25.4% | 20.4% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 12.5% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 16.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 27% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 9.9% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.3% | 65.9% | -20.4% | 81.4% | -15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 92.3% | 81.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 81.3% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehill Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chalk average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Whitehill Lane, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-03-03 | £411,284 |
| 27 Whitehill Lane, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-02-13 | £408,025 |
| 43 Whitehill Lane, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-04-26 | £361,244 |
| 13 Whitehill Lane, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-01-27 | £373,500 |
| 9 Whitehill Lane, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-11-02 | £425,855 |
DA12 5LT 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DA12 5LT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,982 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 | 254 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Farm Primary School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tymberwood Academy Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcourt Primary School Silver Road , DA12 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Junior School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | 2out of 4 | 1,267 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 | 1,153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 2,737 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 | 1,286 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 | 1,037 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College Lower Higham Road , Based at North Kent College DA12 2JJ | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 2,083 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Farm Cafe | Cedar Avenue, Gravesend | 646 yd | |
| Echo Fish Bar | 5 Echo Square, Gravesend | 817 yd | |
| Wing Hing | 1 Echo Square, Gravesend | 817 yd | |
| No 84 | 84 Parrock Road, Gravesend | 857 yd | |
| Taste By Chianne @ Mid Kent Golf Club | Singlewell Road, Gravesend | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Echo | 24 Old Road East, Gravesend | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Spice Indian Takeaway | 151 Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 112 yd | |
| Lucky Jade Chinese Takeaway | 149 Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 112 yd | |
| Kings Farm Grill | 22 Kitchener Avenue, Gravesend | 320 yd | |
| KFC | 11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive | 563 yd | |
| Valley Fish Bar | 4 The Parade, Valley Drive | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 112 yd | |
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Kings Farm Playing Fields CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Mid Kent Golf Club SINGLEWELL ROAD | golf | 951 yd |
| The Ifield School CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,005 yd |
| Old Southfields CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Elite Venue Sports Ground THE SPORTS GROUND THE SPORTS GROUND DUNKIRK CLOSE | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,049 yd |
| Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School ROCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.