Postcode report
Is DA12 1PE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DA12 1PE: area rating, property, schools and local change
DA12 1PE is a postcode in Town, Gravesham, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DA12 1PE, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DA12 1PE are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DA12 1PE is based on Gravesham 005 Census 2021. It covers 9,651 residents, 5,433 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near DA12 1PE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DA12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £319k from 55 rolling sales, down 8.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DA12 1PE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 7 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DA12 1PE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DA12 1PE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 39 HMO licences, 22 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DA12 1PE
Is DA12 1PE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 16% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DA12 1PE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DA12 1PE?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DA12 1PE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DA12 1PE?
LocaleIQ matched DA12 1PE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DA12 1PE?
The latest median sold price is £319k based on 55 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DA12 1PE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 39 HMO licences, 22 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.