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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

ME37AG

Brice Road

ME37DD

Hermitage Road

ME23UE

Colewood Drive

ME23UQ

Watling Street

ME37HW

Lillechurch Road

ME37HB

Cherry Garden Cottages

ME37JQ

School Lane

ME37AH

Forge Lane

ME37BY

St Johns Road

ME37EJ

Walmers Avenue

DA123JX

Pear Tree Lane

DA123JT

Pear Tree Lane

DA139AR

Church Road

DA123HX

Brewers Road

DA123LN

The Ridgeway

ME37BS

Villa Road

DA123JP

Gravesend Road

DA123EH

Hollands Close

ME37BX

Villa Road

ME37HP

Vicarage Row

ME37HY

Buckland Road

ME23UL

Lodge Lane

DA124QB

Judeth Gardens

ME37BE

Oak Drive

DA123LA

Bowesden Lane

DA123BS

Lodge Lane

ME37JE

School Lane

DA123LW

The Ridgeway

ME37NX

Gravesend Road

DA123HE

Shorne Ifield Road

DA123DY

Crown Lane

ME37BU

Villa Road

DA123LB

Brewers Road

DA124QD

Gabriel Gardens

ME37NE

Hermitage Road

ME37HN

Buckland Road

ME37NJ

Copperfield Crescent

ME37DR

Gravesend Road

DA123EP

Bunny Hill

DA123EL

Racefield Close

DA123BH

Watling Street

ME37ER

Norah Lane

DA123HQ

New Cottages

ME37LS

Church Street

DA124QQ

Ryecroft

ME37BG

Fairview Drive

DA123HH

Woodlands Lane

DA123AN

Henhurst Road

ME37AY

Ostlers Court

ME37DN

Gravesend Road

DA123EA

The Street

ME23UD

Pale Park Lane

ME37EB

Carton Road

DA139BL

Jeskyns Road

ME37DB

Hermitage Road

DA123JN

Gravesend Road

DA123HU

Queens Farm Road

ME37PB

Hermitage Road

ME23UA

Watling Street

DA123EJ

Warren View

DA123HL

Green Farm Lane

ME23UB

Watling Street

ME37LR

Church Cottages

ME37LB

Church Street

DA123LJ

The Ridgeway

ME37HX

Canal Road

DA123AB

Batt's Road

DA124QA

Michael Gardens

ME37BB

Beech Grove

ME37NL

Charles Dickens Avenue

DA123HS

Queens Farm Road

ME37HJ

Gore Green Road

ME37AB

Brice Road

DA124AB

Thong Lane

ME38EP

Town Road

DA123BL

Brewers Road

ME37DS

Gads Hill Place

ME37HS

Mountbatten Avenue

DA124DL

Davys Place

DA123LE

Tanyard Hill

DA123HN

Green Farm Lane

ME37EP

Norah Lane

ME37BW

Chilton Drive

ME37NZ

Gravesend Road

DA124AA

Cheneys Cottages

DA123HD

Brewers Road

ME37JP

Taylors Lane

ME37EA

Hollytree Drive

ME37AX

Taylors Lane

DA123JH

Gravesend Road

ME37DX

Gravesend Road

DA124QH

Calderwood

ME37LX

Reynolds Fields

ME37TS

Canal Road

DA123HJ

Coutts Avenue

ME37DZ

Gravesend Road

ME37NQ

The Larches

DA123AW

Henhurst Hill

ME37JA

Canal Road

ME37LE

Church Street

Data Sources

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