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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

DA130XA

Gold Street

DA124DW

Marling Way

ME37BS

Villa Road

ME37JA

Canal Road

ME37ER

Norah Lane

ME23UL

Lodge Lane

ME37BE

Oak Drive

ME37LH

Hope Terrace

ME37NN

Telegraph Hill

DA124LH

Thong Lane

ME37EA

Hollytree Drive

ME37EH

Walmers Avenue

DA123HQ

New Cottages

ME37BT

Villa Road

ME37DN

Gravesend Road

ME37JR

School Lane

ME37LS

Church Street

DA123JW

Gravesend Road

ME23UA

Watling Street

ME37BN

School Lane

ME37BW

Chilton Drive

ME37DA

Hermitage Road

DA123EE

Butchers Hill

DA123HL

Green Farm Lane

DA123LW

The Ridgeway

ME37EJ

Walmers Avenue

ME37LE

Church Street

DA123HD

Brewers Road

DA123LD

Pondfield Lane

DA124QJ

Mollison Rise

DA123DU

Cob Drive

DA123HG

Robinsons Cottages

ME37BG

Fairview Drive

ME37DT

Youens Place

ME37NU

Gravesend Road

ME37NT

Dillywood Lane

DA123DZ

Crown Lane

ME37DE

Hermitage Road

ME37LA

Chalk Road

ME23UG

Old Watling Street

DA123AN

Henhurst Road

DA123EF

Church Cottages

ME37AB

Brice Road

ME37BP

St Johns Close

ME37DS

Gads Hill Place

ME37HH

Sandhill Lane

ME37JF

School Lane

ME37JX

Chalk Road

ME37NF

Hermitage Road

DA124PS

Vigilant Way

DA123EJ

Warren View

ME37AZ

Beech Grove

ME37HS

Mountbatten Avenue

DA124AD

Thong Lane

DA123HN

Green Farm Lane

DA123JX

Pear Tree Lane

ME37BU

Villa Road

ME37HA

Lower Rochester Road

ME37NJ

Copperfield Crescent

ME37DZ

Gravesend Road

ME37JP

Taylors Lane

ME37ND

Hermitage Road

DA124QL

Wykeham Close

ME37AG

Brice Road

ME37AH

Forge Lane

ME37AR

Hayes Close

ME37DX

Gravesend Road

ME37EG

Hollytree Drive

DA123LJ

The Ridgeway

ME37EB

Carton Road

ME37BY

St Johns Road

ME37DL

Providence Cottages

ME37EW

Norah Lane

DA123LB

Brewers Road

ME37JE

School Lane

DA124QH

Calderwood

DA124QA

Michael Gardens

DA123HJ

Coutts Avenue

ME37HX

Canal Road

DA124DN

Marling Way

DA124QQ

Ryecroft

ME37AT

School Lane

ME37BD

Oak Drive

ME37DP

Gravesend Road

ME37HY

Buckland Road

ME37LB

Church Street

ME38EP

Town Road

ME37AX

Taylors Lane

ME37LP

Church Street

ME37NZ

Gravesend Road

DA123EW

Tanyard Cottages

DA123HW

Longtens Cottages

ME37AS

Forge Lane

ME37LJ

Church Street

ME37LF

Kent Terrace

DA123ED

Swillers Lane

DA123HR

Lower Road

DA124PR

Genesta Glade

ME37HB

Cherry Garden Cottages

DA124QD

Gabriel Gardens

Data Sources

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