Truro Road is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 5RE 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 Truro Road, Gravesend, DA12 5RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 5RG, DA12 5LT, DA12 5QX, DA12 5PW, DA12 5LS, DA12 5PR, DA12 5RA, DA12 5QU, DA12 5RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA12 5RE 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 Truro Road 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 -79.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Truro Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-02-14 | £291,679 |
| 4 Truro Road, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-08-15 | £364,025 |
| 36 Truro Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-11-08 | £349,859 |
| 52 Truro Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-01-29 | £291,466 |
| 42 Truro Road, Gravesend, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-11-23 | £346,651 |
DA12 5RE 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 5RE 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 | 3,158 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 | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Junior School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Infants' and Nursery School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Primary School Sun Lane , DA12 5HN | 2out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Farm Primary School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Community 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 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Singlewell Road , DA11 7RF | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National Sea Training College Denton , DA12 2HR | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Convent Preparatory School 46 Old Road East , Gravesend DA12 1NR | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary Academy Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College , LINK Centre, Block H DA12 2DP | - not rated | 1,507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Farm Cafe | Cedar Avenue, Gravesend | 685 yd | |
| Echo Fish Bar | 5 Echo Square, Gravesend | 841 yd | |
| Wing Hing | 1 Echo Square, Gravesend | 841 yd | |
| No 84 | 84 Parrock Road, Gravesend | 876 yd | |
| Taste By Chianne @ Mid Kent Golf Club | Singlewell Road, Gravesend | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Echo | 24 Old Road East, Gravesend | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Spice Indian Takeaway | 151 Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 129 yd | |
| Lucky Jade Chinese Takeaway | 149 Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 129 yd | |
| Kings Farm Grill | 22 Kitchener Avenue, Gravesend | 377 yd | |
| KFC | 11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive | 513 yd | |
| Valley Fish Bar | 4 The Parade, Valley Drive | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 129 yd | |
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 528 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Kings Farm Playing Fields CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Mid Kent Golf Club SINGLEWELL ROAD | golf | 1,011 yd |
| The Ifield School CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,031 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School ROCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Elite Venue Sports Ground THE SPORTS GROUND THE SPORTS GROUND DUNKIRK CLOSE | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,069 yd |
| Old Southfields CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 230.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.