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Higham & Shorne

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About

Higham & Shorne are neighbouring villages on the southern edge of Gravesham, characterised by expanses of open countryside and woodland. The area is bordered by the Thames marshes to the north and the North Downs to the south, creating a landscape of gentle slopes and fields. Shorne Woods Country Park provides a large area of mixed ancient and secondary woodland, with trails and a visitor centre.

A notable local landmark is the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Shorne, which dates to the 13th century. The villages are connected by narrow, winding lanes that follow the natural contours of the land, passing farms and historic houses. The rural setting is defined by its proximity to both the river estuary and the chalk downland.

Area overview

On average Higham & Shorne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Higham & Shorne is £67,019 per year. There are 4 schools in Higham & Shorne: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Higham & Shorne is home to around 6,563 people, with a population density of about 182.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Higham & Shorne Population
6,563
Population density
182.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.91(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.65(+9%)
Other theft
8.84(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.7(+4%)
Vehicle crime
6.55(+73%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,598
85.31%
Indian
335
5.11%
Other White
126
1.92%
Other
101
1.54%
African
88
1.34%
Total population: 6,562

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,573
28.66%
Level 3 (A level)
967
17.62%
No qualifications
919
16.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
860
15.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
618
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,489

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,272
47.77%
Owns with a mortgage
925
34.74%
Social rents from council
202
7.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
163
6.12%
Other social rented
47
1.76%
Total households: 2,663

Property prices in Higham & Shorne

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £416,000 in Higham & Shorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,000 up to £1,170,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Higham & Shorne in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Higham & Shorne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£650,000
Flats2£171,500
Semi-Detached24£392,500
Terraced11£325,000

10 years median price trend in Higham & Shorne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higham & Shorne.

All postcodes in Higham & Shorne

ME37EL

Evergreen Close

DA123HB

Thong Lane

ME23UF

Old Watling Street

ME37ED

Hollytree Drive

ME37LD

Church Street

DA139AT

Church Road

DA123LF

Park Cottages

DA124AB

Thong Lane

ME37BB

Beech Grove

ME37HD

Lower Rochester Road

ME37HT

Mountbatten Avenue

DA123HH

Woodlands Lane

DA123DR

Forge Lane

DA123DS

Malthouse Lane

DA139AR

Church Road

DA123JN

Gravesend Road

DA123LH

Hanbury Cottages

DA124PZ

Astra Drive

ME37HW

Lillechurch Road

ME37HZ

Chequers Court

ME37JH

School Lane

DA124PU

Gazelle Glade

DA123EL

Racefield Close

DA123JP

Gravesend Road

ME23UE

Colewood Drive

ME37HR

High View

DA123EG

Court Lodge

DA123AW

Henhurst Hill

DA124PT

Glenrosa Gardens

DA123DY

Crown Lane

ME37JU

Taylors Lane

ME37JD

Steadman Close

ME37PA

Gravesend Road

DA123HF

Ifield Cottages

DA123HS

Queens Farm Road

DA123JT

Pear Tree Lane

DA123JU

Pear Tree Lane

DA123JJ

Gravesend Road

ME37LX

Reynolds Fields

ME37NE

Hermitage Road

ME37NY

Gravesend Road

DA123JL

Gravesend Road

DA123LE

Tanyard Hill

DA139BL

Jeskyns Road

DA123HX

Brewers Road

ME37JG

School Lane

ME37NW

Telegraph Hill

ME37AY

Ostlers Court

DA123HT

Lower Road

DA123JY

Peartree Lane

ME37AJ

Forge Lane

ME37BX

Villa Road

ME37NB

Hermitage Road

DA123EQ

Court Lodge

DA123LA

Bowesden Lane

DA123HE

Shorne Ifield Road

DA123HU

Queens Farm Road

ME37DR

Gravesend Road

ME37HP

Vicarage Row

ME37HU

Canal Road

ME37LZ

Lake Drive

DA123EP

Bunny Hill

DA124DL

Davys Place

DA124QB

Judeth Gardens

ME23UD

Pale Park Lane

ME37AA

Irvine Road

ME37NA

The Braes

DA123JZ

Pear Tree Lane

DA123BH

Watling Street

DA123BS

Lodge Lane

DA123LN

The Ridgeway

DA124QF

Astra Drive

ME37HQ

Gore Green Road

DA123AB

Batt's Road

DA123BL

Brewers Road

DA123EA

The Street

DA124QG

Fairfields

ME37AD

Peggotty Close

ME37LU

The Adelaide

ME37JT

Taylors Lane

ME37BQ

Highwoods Close

ME37NX

Gravesend Road

ME23UH

Crutches Lane

ME37DU

Peartree Place

DA123DP

Forge Lane

DA123EN

Tanyard Hill

ME37JB

Chequers Street

ME37NQ

The Larches

ME37AL

Forge Lane

ME37DB

Hermitage Road

ME37HL

Gore Green Road

ME37LR

Church Cottages

ME37LT

Bull Lane

DA123EH

Hollands Close

ME23UQ

Watling Street

ME23UB

Watling Street

DA123DT

Crown Green

DA123HA

Mill Hill Lane

ME37BA

Ash Crescent

ME37JY

Chalk Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.