St Albans Close is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 5SF 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 St Albans Close, Gravesend, DA12 5SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 5SE, DA12 5SD, DA12 5SA, DA12 5QZ, DA12 5RB, DA12 5RA, DA12 5FG, DA12 5SH, DA12 5SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA12 5SF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents 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 | 42% | 52% | 10.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 58% | 48% | -10.0% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 42.5% | 41.1% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 27.2% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 14.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 11.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 27.7% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -20.7% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 31.6% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 21.1% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 13.3% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 9.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
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 5SF this area, 43.4% 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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 43.4% | 6.8% | 18.2% | 25.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 10.9% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 10.4% | -11.2% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.9% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 79% | 72.9% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -8.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 77% 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 | 80.9% | 77% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 10.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 7% | 4.7% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 77% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 14.8% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 2.3% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Albans Close was 425.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 532.6% higher than the Chalk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Albans Close has the highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Chalk and the 11th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 293.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 St Albans Close, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-03-21 | £358,921 |
| 21 St Albans Close, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2021-09-28 | £334,695 |
| 57 St Albans Close, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2021-05-28 | £324,581 |
| 39 St Albans Close, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-08-31 | £296,376 |
| 55 St Albans Close, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-09-29 | £348,864 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DA12 5SF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,310 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 | 610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tymberwood Academy Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Farm Primary School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Junior School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | 2out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Infant School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | 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 |
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 3,094 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 | 1,642 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 | 901 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College Lower Higham Road , Based at North Kent College DA12 2JJ | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 2,371 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 | 797 yd | |
| JK's Cafe | 1 The Alma, Leander Drive | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravesend Boat | Leander Drive, Gravesend | 996 yd | |
| The Echo | 24 Old Road East, Gravesend | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Spice Indian Takeaway | 151 Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 328 yd | |
| Lucky Jade Chinese Takeaway | 149 Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 328 yd | |
| KFC | 11 - 12 The Parade, Valley Drive | 488 yd | |
| Valley Fish Bar | 4 The Parade, Valley Drive | 515 yd | |
| Valley Grill | 9 The Parade, Valley Drive | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Whitehill Road, Gravesend | 328 yd | |
| Tesco | Valley Drive, Gravesend | 515 yd | |
| Tesco | Whinfell Way, Gravesend | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview Junior School CIMBA WOOD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Westcourt Primary School JUBILEE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Kings Farm Playing Fields CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Thamesview School THONG LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| St Joseph'S Preparatory School OLD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| The Ifield School CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,056 yd |
| Elite Venue Sports Ground THE SPORTS GROUND THE SPORTS GROUND DUNKIRK CLOSE | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,056 yd |
| Thamesview School (Closed) Thong Lane | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 195.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 110.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.