Istead Rise, Gravesend, DA13 9JE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA13 9JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.6%	51%	-2.6%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	46.4%	49%	2.6%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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 9JE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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	22.3%	22.2%	-0.1%	37.9%	-15.7%
Married: Opposite sex	66.1%	62.1%	-4.0%	44.2%	17.9%
Separated	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	3.2%	4.8%	1.6%	9.1%	-4.3%
Widowed	8.4%	9.7%	1.3%	6.1%	3.6%

Health

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	43.7%	49.5%	5.8%	48.4%	1.1%
Good health	38%	33.3%	-4.7%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	16.6%	13.2%	-3.4%	12.7%	0.5%
Bad health	1.4%	3%	1.6%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 21.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.9%	17.4%	-8.5%	18.2%	-0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	10.1%	-6.6%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	11.7%	-8.2%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	11.7%	4.9%	5.3%	6.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	23.9%	15.1%	16.9%	7.0%
Degree or Similar	19.1%	21.5%	2.4%	33.8%	-12.3%
Other	2.8%	3.6%	0.8%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	4.1%	6.3%	2.2%	3.1%	3.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	2%	2.0%	2.5%	-0.5%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.3%	88.1%	-7.2%	81.4%	6.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91% 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	98.3%	91%	-7.3%	83.2%	7.8%
European Union	0.7%	3.7%	3.0%	6.1%	-2.4%
Africa	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	3.3%	2.6%	5.6%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	90.7%	-7.6%	83.2%	7.5%
10+ Years	0%	7.6%	7.6%	9.8%	-2.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.8%	76.7%	10.1%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	7.6%	13.5%	-5.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.4%	37.2%	-3.8%
Christian	55%	46.2%	8.8%
Sikh	7.9%	0.9%	7.0%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Istead Rise Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Istead Rise was 10.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.5% lower than the Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Istead Rise has the 5th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown and the 9th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£58,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in DA13 9JE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Istead Rise are based on 46 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gravesham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Istead Rise, Gravesend, DA13 9JE

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA13 9JE

Average Price
£541,871

Semi-Detached
£442,725

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£591,444

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Istead Rise

Average Price
£519,273

Semi-Detached
£497,861

Terraced
£608,650

Detached
£578,671

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£207,660

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Istead RiseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 Istead Rise, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2024-01-11	£400,888
5 Istead Rise, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£588,510	2022-06-10	£595,905
47 Istead Rise, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£363,000	2021-11-26	£393,776
15 Istead Rise, Gravesend, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£630,000	2021-06-25	£701,047
33 Istead Rise, Gravesend, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£414,000	2021-06-22	£473,278

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA13 9JE

Employment

DA13 9JE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 9JE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	91
Full-Time Employee	67
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	26
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	3
Student (economically inactive)	2

Employment Industry

Construction	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	12
Financial and insurance activities	10
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Real estate activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS	4out of 4	4,468 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Istead Rise Primary School Downs Road , Northfleet DA13 9HG	3out of 4	520 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Farm Primary School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT	3out of 4	2,344 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shears Green Infant School Packham Road , Northfleet DA11 7JF	3out of 4	2,403 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shears Green Junior School White Avenue , Northfleet DA11 7JB	3out of 4	2,403 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Singlewell Primary School Mackenzie Way , DA12 5TY	3out of 4	2,434 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ	3out of 4	2,911 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG	3out of 4	3,342 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Longfield Academy Main Road , DA3 7PH	3out of 4	3,609 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE	4out of 4	3,766 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF	3out of 4	4,040 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	2,821 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT	4out of 4	2,269 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rowhill School Main Road , DA3 7PW	3out of 4	2,954 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Helen Allison School Longfield Road , Meopham DA13 0EW	- not rated	3,688 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ	- not rated	4,131 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN	- not rated	4,261 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kohinoor Spice	60 Istead Rise, Northfleet	86 yd
Oh My Cod	58 Istead Rise, Gravesend	195 yd
St Barnabas Church Friends Cafe	The Vicarage, Upper Avenue	441 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
CO-OP	62 Istead Rise, Gravesend		86 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Istead Rise Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE WORCESTER CLOSE	grass pitches	416 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	95.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55 Mbit/s
Average download speed	104.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	68.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1000 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DA13 9JE