Living in DA12, Gravesham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DA12 in Gravesham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Gravesham: £345,369, up 2.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around DA12
104 recorded home sales on the streets around central DA12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £348,000 and a range from £152,500 to £775,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 TAUNTON VALE, DA12 5QZ | semi-detached | £457,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 90 WINCHESTER CRESCENT, DA12 5RY | semi-detached | £360,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 60 HAMPTON CRESCENT, DA12 4HY | terraced | £400,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 62 LORTON CLOSE, DA12 4EX | terraced | £305,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 126 VALLEY DRIVE, DA12 5SA | terraced | £300,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 51 HOLLYBUSH ROAD, DA12 5QG | detached | £550,000 | 2026-04-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
31 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Cobham Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Thamesview School | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| The Riverview Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Saint George's Church of England School | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Singlewell Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
19 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bronte School, Cobham Hall.
All 2 fee-paying schools near DA12, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 18.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 15.7% |
| Skilled trades | 10.9% |
| Professional occupations | 10.7% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
259 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DA12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Gravesham's figures.
Common questions about DA12
What is the average house price in DA12?
The average sold price in Gravesham is £345,369 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DA12?
Prices in Gravesham are up 2.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DA12?
The median of 104 recorded sales around central DA12 in the last 2 years is £348,000, ranging from £152,500 to £775,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DA12?
31 schools sit within 3 miles of central DA12, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DA12?
259 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DA12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DA12 at risk of flooding?
Central DA12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DA12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £348,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 259 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DA12 safe?
259 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DA12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DA12 or DA11, DA12 or RM18, DA12 or DA10.
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