The UK Postcode Database

DA12 3EL

a postcode in Kent

Introduced in January 1980
DA12 3EL Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with DA12 3EL

Racefield Close - 49 properties, USRN 15700627

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.4068 / 51°24'24"N

Longitude: 0.4311 / 0°25'52"E

UTM Reference: 31U 321338 5698200

OS Easting: 569184

OS Northing: 170339

OS Grid: TQ691703

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR NN1.MV3

Mapcode Global: VHJLL.FW8W

Open Location Code: 9F32CC4J+PF

Maidenhead Locator System: JO01fj17

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: E1

  • rural village
  • a rural village surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 1a1

  • Retired Professionals
  • Spacious Rural Living
  • Pre-Retirement Spacious Living

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 18534 / 32844

  • 6th decile
  • slightly less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for DA12 3EL on Monday 29 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:45
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:57
Sunrise 04:44
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:01
Sunset 21:18
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:05
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:18
Hours of daylight today04:14 to 21:48
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:48 to 04:15
Moon Phase Full Moon
Moon Sets 02:29
Moon Rises 20:39

For a full sun and moon calendar for DA12 3EL, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in DA12 3EL

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
13 January 2017 35 Racefield Close, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3EL Semi-detached Freehold £400,000
17 April 2013 Chestnut Green Cottage, Racefield Close, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3EL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £245,000
7 March 2013 25 Racefield Close, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3EL Detached Freehold £320,000
20 June 2012 35 Racefield Close, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3EL Semi-detached Freehold £295,000
10 January 2012 38 Racefield Close, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3EL Semi-detached Freehold £320,000
26 November 2004 2 Racefield Close, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3EL Semi-detached Freehold £250,000
28 March 2002 Chestnut Green Cottage, Racefield Close, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3EL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £60,000
15 June 2001 2 Racefield Close, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3EL Semi-detached Freehold £138,000
27 October 2000 42 Racefield Close, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3EL Semi-detached Freehold £147,500
24 March 2000 38 Racefield Close, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3EL Semi-detached Freehold £169,995
25 October 1999 34 Racefield Close, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3EL Semi-detached Freehold £150,000
17 October 1997 2 Racefield Close, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3EL Semi-detached Freehold £73,000
29 November 1996 38 Racefield Close, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3EL Semi-detached Freehold £90,000
29 February 1996 40 Racefield Close, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3EL Semi-detached Freehold £111,000

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for DA12 3EL

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Gravesham

MP

Lauren Sullivan Labour

Kent County Council
County council electoral division

Gravesham Rural

Councillor

Diane Morton Reform UK

Gravesham Borough Council
District council ward

Higham & Shorne

Councillors

Helen Ashenden Conservative

Jordan Meade Conservative

Leslie Pearton Conservative

DA12 3EL also falls within the Civil Parish of Shorne, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for DA12 3EL

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00123373 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01024301 Gravesham 010E Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02005064 Gravesham 010 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E04004939 Shorne Civil Parishes Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E05014915 Higham & Shorne Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 4 May 2023 DLUHC
E07000109 Gravesham Non-metropolitan Districts Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E10000016 Kent Counties Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000008 South East Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001254 Gravesham Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000032 Kent Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000234 London Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33043023 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000056 South East Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2020 BEIS
E38000237 NHS Kent and Medway ICB - 91Q Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E40000005 South East NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2018 ODS
E54000032 NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E56000011 Kent and Medway Cancer Alliances Health 1 September 2016 NHS England
E58000707 Gravesham Rural ED County Electoral Divisions Electoral 4 May 2017 DLUHC
E63012225 Shorne Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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