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About

Denton ward occupies a northern section of Gravesham, bordering the River Thames. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from post-war estates to more modern developments. Its landscape is largely flat, with the terrain shaped by its proximity to the estuary. The ward includes local amenities such as schools and community facilities serving its population.

A significant feature is the Denton Marshes, an area of grazing marshland that forms part of the Thames Estuary's ecological network. This open, low-lying land provides a contrast to the built environment and is important for local wildlife. Industrial and logistical sites are also present, relating to the ward's riverside location and transport links. The overall character is one of a settled residential community within a broader estuarine setting.

Area overview

On average Denton has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 21.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Denton is £55,859 per year. There are 3 schools in Denton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Denton

Median price£312,000
Price per sq ft£355
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£241K – £348K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £312,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Denton area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£334,000£448
Detached4£332,500£361
Terraced28£299,000£348
Flats3£157,500£304

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£475,000£180,000£270,000£233,000
2017£411,000£149,500£305,995£262,500
2018£384,995£150,000£346,498£274,998
2019£353,748£221,748£252,500£245,000
2020£360,000£147,500£315,000£252,500
2021£470,000£162,750£309,000£280,000
2022£475,000£203,250£326,250£300,000
2023£347,500£116,500£387,500£300,000
2024£421,000£213,500£292,500£302,500
2025£332,500£182,000£352,500£291,000
2026£275,525—£348,000£310,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290£323£411£280
2017£367£309£343£306
2018£343£336£367£326
2019£360£279£349£272
2020£418£265£359£298
2021£331£346£387£326
2022£353£289£427£371
2023£375£295£395£354
2024£440£320£347£399
2025£407£312£443£359
2026£221—£404£402
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Denton

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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.