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About

Chalk ward is a residential area located on the eastern edge of Gravesham, bordering the Kent countryside. The settlement is primarily centred along the A226 road, with housing developments extending into surrounding streets. The area contains a mix of property types, including older terraced homes and more modern estates. Local amenities are focused along the main thoroughfare, providing essential services for residents.

The ward is characterised by its proximity to open farmland and rural lanes, offering a transition from urban to pastoral landscapes. A notable local feature is the presence of the Chalk Parish Church, St. Mary's, which has historical roots in the area. Public green spaces include the recreation ground, which serves as a focal point for community activities. The area maintains a distinct separation from the more industrialised zones of Gravesend to the west.

Area overview

On average Chalk has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chalk is £56,141 per year.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Chalk

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£374
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £418K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £374 per square foot) in Chalk area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chalk over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£500,000£356
Semi-Detached13£405,000£379
Terraced9£350,000£377
Flats4£149,750£288

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chalk

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalk.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£356,500£158,000£308,000£265,000
2017£400,000£167,750£300,000£315,000
2018£367,250£170,000£322,500£260,000
2019£435,000£159,500£327,000£261,250
2020£430,000£165,000£363,500£280,000
2021£390,000£180,000£350,000£285,000
2022£513,000£150,000£400,000£339,000
2023£525,000£128,000£338,000£320,000
2024£446,000£180,000£415,000£330,000
2025£500,000£135,000£402,500£340,000
2026£316,500£149,750£446,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalk.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalk.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£377£300£346£287
2017£327£345£328£323
2018£338£320£306£282
2019£361£328£327£308
2020£392£210£359£303
2021£397£310£351£350
2022£388£322£387£450
2023£454£267£397£342
2024£438£331£414£362
2025£371£270£402£377
2026£342£297£346
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalk.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chalk in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Chalk

What is the average house price in Chalk?

The median sale price in Chalk is £370,000 (about £374 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Chalk?

Chalk scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chalk sits around rank 21,469 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Chalk?

The average household income in Chalk is around £56,141 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chalk?

Chalk is represented by 1 elected councillor: Leslie Hills (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.