Arcadia Road is in Istead Rise, Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA13 9EH is located in the Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arcadia Road, Istead Rise, Gravesend, DA13 9EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA13 9HW, DA13 9HJ, DA13 9JN, DA13 9EJ, DA13 9JU, DA13 9HQ, DA13 9HF, DA13 9EW, DA13 9EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA13 9EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 DA13 9EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 25.6% | 24.1% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 60.2% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.7% | 50.7% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 34.6% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 11.2% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 16.8% | 11.6% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 20.7% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 19.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 27.4% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 92% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
In this area, 94.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arcadia Road was 85.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% higher than the Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arcadia Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown and the 135th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Arcadia Road, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-11-12 | £500,172 |
| 14 Arcadia Road, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-09-21 | £457,656 |
| 31 Arcadia Road, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-06-11 | £639,845 |
| 8 Arcadia Road, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-02-26 | £435,896 |
| 19 Arcadia Road, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2020-12-16 | £773,826 |
DA13 9EH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DA13 9EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in DA13 9EH 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 | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 5,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istead Rise Primary School Downs Road , Northfleet DA13 9HG | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Main Road , DA3 7PW | 3out of 4 | 2,581 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Singlewell Primary School Mackenzie Way , DA12 5TY | 3out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Farm Primary School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Painters Ash Primary School Masefield Road , Northfleet DA11 8EL | 3out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield Academy Main Road , DA3 7PH | 3out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 3,863 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meopham School Wrotham Road , Meopham DA13 0AH | 4out of 4 | 4,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 4,330 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,387 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowhill School Main Road , DA3 7PW | 3out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Allison School Longfield Road , Meopham DA13 0EW | - not rated | 3,164 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steephill School Off Castle Hill , Fawkham DA3 7BG | - not rated | 4,365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 4,609 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas Church Friends Cafe | The Vicarage, Upper Avenue | 619 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 58 Istead Rise, Gravesend | 627 yd | |
| Kohinoor Spice | 60 Istead Rise, Northfleet | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 62 Istead Rise, Gravesend | 627 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Istead Rise Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE WORCESTER CLOSE | grass pitches | 921 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 82.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.