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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 52 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
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
16.46(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.87(+13%)
Other theft
9.45(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.94(-8%)
Burglary
5.64(+117%)
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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 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
Semi-Detached33£407,500
Terraced10£330,000
Flats2£171,500
Detached25£650,000

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

ME37NW

Telegraph Hill

ME37AS

Forge Lane

ME37JX

Chalk Road

ME37ED

Hollytree Drive

ME37HA

Lower Rochester Road

DA123JW

Gravesend Road

ME37LF

Kent Terrace

DA124DN

Marling Way

ME37LZ

Lake Drive

ME37AT

School Lane

DA123HA

Mill Hill Lane

ME37AZ

Beech Grove

DA123ED

Swillers Lane

DA123JY

Peartree Lane

DA124QL

Wykeham Close

DA123JZ

Pear Tree Lane

ME37HL

Gore Green Road

ME23UF

Old Watling Street

DA124QJ

Mollison Rise

ME37JY

Chalk Road

DA123EB

Butchers Hill

ME37AD

Peggotty Close

ME37BP

St Johns Close

ME23UG

Old Watling Street

ME37JL

Gordon Villas

ME37JH

School Lane

ME37BN

School Lane

DA123JJ

Gravesend Road

ME37EE

Briar Dale

DA123EN

Tanyard Hill

ME37JN

Taylors Lane

ME23UH

Crutches Lane

DA123EQ

Court Lodge

ME37LJ

Church Street

ME37NB

Hermitage Road

DA123DZ

Crown Lane

ME37HT

Mountbatten Avenue

DA124QF

Astra Drive

DA123JR

Gravesend Road

DA123LL

The Ridgeway

DA123DT

Crown Green

DA124PS

Vigilant Way

ME37JD

Steadman Close

ME37EW

Norah Lane

DA123HW

Longtens Cottages

ME37JU

Taylors Lane

ME37ND

Hermitage Road

ME37BD

Oak Drive

ME37HQ

Gore Green Road

ME37DA

Hermitage Road

ME37DE

Hermitage Road

ME37DP

Gravesend Road

ME37NY

Gravesend Road

ME37LT

Bull Lane

ME37BQ

Highwoods Close

DA130XA

Gold Street

ME37JB

Chequers Street

DA123LF

Park Cottages

DA124QG

Fairfields

ME37LA

Chalk Road

ME37NF

Hermitage Road

ME37HH

Sandhill Lane

ME37EG

Hollytree Drive

DA123JL

Gravesend Road

ME37PA

Gravesend Road

DA123HP

Burdett Avenue

ME37AR

Hayes Close

DA123HR

Lower Road

DA124PZ

Astra Drive

ME37HE

Martins Close

ME37LU

The Adelaide

ME37BT

Villa Road

DA123EE

Butchers Hill

DA124PU

Gazelle Glade

ME37DJ

Crutches Lane

ME37EH

Walmers Avenue

ME37NU

Gravesend Road

ME37LY

Reynolds Fields

DA123DP

Forge Lane

DA123DU

Cob Drive

ME37BH

Darby Gardens

ME37EQ

Gravesend Road

ME37DT

Youens Place

DA123JS

Pear Tree Lane

DA123LH

Hanbury Cottages

ME37BZ

St Johns Road

ME37AL

Forge Lane

ME37JZ

Michele Cottages

ME37HR

High View

DA123DR

Forge Lane

DA123DX

Manor Field

DA124DW

Marling Way

ME37NA

The Braes

ME37NH

Elm Close

DA123EW

Tanyard Cottages

DA123HG

Robinsons Cottages

ME37AA

Irvine Road

ME37JT

Taylors Lane

ME37NN

Telegraph Hill

DA124LH

Thong Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.