Hollybush Road is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 5QQ 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 Hollybush Road, Gravesend, DA12 5QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 5QG, DA12 5QP, DA12 5QW, DA12 5PU, DA12 5PB, DA12 5PQ, DA12 5PX, DA12 5QF, DA12 5PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA12 5QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.2% | 49.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 5QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 26.4% | 29.2% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 54.2% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 8.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 48.5% | 43.6% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 40.9% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21.3% | 15.6% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 18.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 31.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.7% | 90.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 92.7% | 89.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 88.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollybush Road was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Denton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollybush Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Denton and the 64th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Hollybush Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-07-03 | £353,769 |
| 2 Hollybush Road, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-11-08 | £379,681 |
| 22 Hollybush Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-09-10 | £276,176 |
| 58 Hollybush Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-09-18 | £372,736 |
| 54 Hollybush Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-06-23 | £370,783 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| 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 | 2,638 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 | 476 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Trinity Road , DA12 1LU | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Rochester Road , DA12 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcourt Primary School Silver Road , DA12 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrotham Road Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,170 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 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 2,585 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 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 1,155 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 | 1,444 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 1,664 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Fish Bar | 5 Echo Square, Gravesend | 408 yd | |
| Wing Hing | 1 Echo Square, Gravesend | 408 yd | |
| No 84 | 84 Parrock Road, Gravesend | 416 yd | |
| Rose's Cakes | 1B Cross Lane East, Gravesend | 789 yd | |
| Taste By Chianne @ Mid Kent Golf Club | Singlewell Road, Gravesend | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Echo | 24 Old Road East, Gravesend | 291 yd | |
| Old Prince Of Orange | 1 Old Road East, Gravesend | 759 yd | |
| Old Gravesendians Sports Association | Fleetway Sports Ground, Bronte View | 798 yd | |
| The Windmill Tavern | 45 Shrubbery Road, Gravesend | 864 yd | |
| Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar) | Donald Biggs Drive, Gravesend | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Farm Grill | 22 Kitchener Avenue, Gravesend | 466 yd | |
| Valley Fish Bar | 4 The Parade, Valley Drive | 472 yd | |
| Valley Grill | 9 The Parade, Valley Drive | 472 yd | |
| Hungry Chef | 7 The Parade, Valley Drive | 472 yd | |
| KFC | 11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 472 yd | |
| Tesco | Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 603 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School ROCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| St John Roman Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Rochester Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Fleetway Sports Ground BRONTE VIEW | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Gravesend Tennis Club MILTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 858 yd |
| Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Gravesend Rugby Football Club DONALD BIGGS DRIVE | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Gravesend Sports Trust DONALD BIGGS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 962 yd |
| Mid Kent Golf Club SINGLEWELL ROAD | golf | 977 yd |
| Gravesend Grammar School CHURCH WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 134.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.