POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
DA12 1PW postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 36 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 07 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £329,000Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 36 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
13 within 400mDA12 1PW links 13 transport stops within 400m and 36 within 800m. 13 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Old Road East (BCT) at about 33m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
55 within 1200mDA12 1PW currently links 55 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 25 food and drink, 20 grocery, 3 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Costcutter at about 266m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
692 online job adverts observedGravesham local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 670 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched DA12 1PW in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
36 nearby school rows36 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for DA12 1PW. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 6DA12 1PW has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 6 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 116, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 40 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£329,000
Strong sample. Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of DA12 1PW, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
25 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (18), cafe (5), restaurant (2).
Amenity group
Grocery
20 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (18), butcher (1), supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (3).
Amenity group
Personal services
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (2), beauty (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
Costcutter
Convenience at 127, Rochester Road, Gravesend.
Food and drink
Domino's
Fast Food at 125, Rochester Road, Gravesend.
Food and drink
Oriental Delight
Fast Food at 121, Rochester Road, Gravesend.
Grocery
Olatomiwa Blaze Afro-Mart
Convenience at 119, Rochester Road, Gravesend.
Grocery
Poorni City Shop
Convenience at 117, Rochester Road, Gravesend.
Food and drink
Usta Pizza Charcoal Grill
Fast Food at 113, Rochester Road, Gravesend.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Chantry Community Primary School
Primary option in DA12 2RL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Cobham Primary School
Primary option in DA12 3BN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary option in DA12 1LU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for DA12 1PW before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around DA12 1PW.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like DA12 1PW with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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