Gravesham is a district in Kent, South East England, covering an area of around 99 square kilometres. It includes the town of Gravesend, the largest settlement, along with several villages like Meopham and Higham. The district lies along the River Thames, with industrial and port activities playing a key role in the local economy. The area has historical significance, with landmarks such as Gravesend’s St George’s Church and the remains of Milton Chantry.
The landscape features a mix of urban and rural areas, with parts of the North Downs and the Thames Estuary within its boundaries. Transport links are well-developed, including the A2 road and Gravesend railway station, providing connections to London. The district also has green spaces like Cyclopark and the Shorne Woods Country Park, offering outdoor recreation. Gravesham’s population is diverse, with a blend of long-standing communities and newer residents drawn to its proximity to London.
Area overview
On average Gravesham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gravesham is £51,732 per year. There are 45 schools in Gravesham: 29 primary (2 Outstanding and 24 Good) and 8 secondary (2 Outstanding and 6 Good).
Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Gravesham Population
106,900
Population density
1,079.9 per km²
Demographics
British
73,030
68.31%
Indian
8,136
7.61%
Other White
7,493
7.01%
African
5,235
4.9%
Other
3,103
2.9%
Total population: 106,902
Christian
52,565
49.17%
No religion
34,353
32.14%
Sikh
8,560
8.01%
Not answered
5,517
5.16%
Muslim
3,326
3.11%
Total population: 106,899
Level 4+ (Degree)
22,572
26.7%
No qualifications
17,186
20.33%
Level 3 (A level)
13,962
16.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12,846
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10,086
11.93%
Total 16+ residents: 84,554
Employed
48,660
57.55%
Retired
17,407
20.59%
Looking after home or family
4,674
5.53%
Student
3,565
4.22%
Long-term sick or disabled
3,103
3.67%
Total 16+ residents: 84,556
Housing
Owns outright
13,018
31.2%
Owns with a mortgage
12,942
31.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,276
17.44%
Social rents from council
5,308
12.72%
Other social rented
1,962
4.7%
Total households: 41,724
Semi-detached
13,799
33.07%
Terraced
12,511
29.99%
Detached
6,837
16.39%
Purpose-built flat
6,745
16.17%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
1,020
2.44%
Total households: 41,724
Property prices in Gravesham
Based on 990 recent sales, the median property price is £356,000 in Gravesham area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £1,280,000.
