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Higham & Shorne

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Crime
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About

Higham & Shorne ward lies on the western edge of Gravesham, bordering the Thames estuary to the north. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older village cores and more recent housing developments. The landscape is characterised by the North Kent Marshes, a low-lying expanse of grazing land and creeks that provides a distinct, open setting. This environment supports various wildlife and influences the area's quieter, semi-rural character away from the main urban centres.

The ward contains the separate villages of Higham and Shorne, each with their own historic parish churches and local facilities. Higham has a direct railway link to London, contributing to its commuter profile. A notable local feature is the Shorne and Ashenbank Woods, a large area of ancient woodland managed by the Woodland Trust. The villages maintain active community groups and sports clubs, with the surrounding countryside offering public footpaths for walking.

Area overview

On average Higham & Shorne has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.8% 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 2 schools in Higham & Shorne: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Higham & Shorne

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£430
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £558K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £430 per square foot) in Higham & Shorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Higham & Shorne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£642,500£412
Semi-Detached38£402,500£448
Terraced9£375,000£458
Flats2£171,500£284

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Higham & Shorne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higham & Shorne.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£460,000£333,750£267,500
2017£575,000£327,500£315,000
2018£470,000£345,000£300,000
2019£547,500£365,000£296,000
2020£625,000£347,500£282,000
2021£630,000£375,000£315,000
2022£560,000£396,250£321,500
2023£560,000£387,000£282,500
2024£587,500£365,000£300,000
2025£650,000£395,000£330,000
2026£627,500£397,500£437,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higham & Shorne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higham & Shorne.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£319£328£346
2017£373£368£330
2018£357£369£360
2019£387£345£353
2020£365£345£354
2021£400£380£369
2022£440£431£400
2023£485£455£364
2024£442£407£426
2025£409£436£385
2026£439£457£447
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higham & Shorne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gravesham district.

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,141
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,479
Band G£4,014
Band H£4,816

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Higham & Shorne ward.

Local councillors

Helen Ashenden

Higham & Shorne - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jordan Michael David Meade

Higham & Shorne - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Leslie Mark Pearton

Higham & Shorne - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Higham & Shorne

What is the average house price in Higham & Shorne?

The median sale price in Higham & Shorne is £425,000 (about £430 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Higham & Shorne?

Higham & Shorne has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Higham & Shorne?

Higham & Shorne scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Higham & Shorne sits around rank 21,214 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Higham & Shorne?

The average household income in Higham & Shorne is around £67,019 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Higham & Shorne?

Higham & Shorne is represented by 3 elected councillors: Helen Ashenden (Conservative and Unionist Party), Jordan Michael David Meade (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Leslie Mark Pearton (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Higham & Shorne

ME37DA

Hermitage Road

DA124QQ

Ryecroft

ME37LS

Church Street

ME37AT

School Lane

DA123HX

Brewers Road

DA124PZ

Astra Drive

ME37EW

Norah Lane

ME37HS

Mountbatten Avenue

DA123JH

Gravesend Road

DA123DX

Manor Field

ME37NZ

Gravesend Road

ME37JT

Taylors Lane

DA124AB

Thong Lane

DA123HL

Green Farm Lane

ME37NY

Gravesend Road

ME37LP

Church Street

ME37NN

Telegraph Hill

DA124DN

Marling Way

DA123HN

Green Farm Lane

DA123EL

Racefield Close

ME37DP

Gravesend Road

ME37BQ

Highwoods Close

ME37AE

Dombey Close

ME37BB

Beech Grove

DA123JR

Gravesend Road

ME37PA

Gravesend Road

ME37EG

Hollytree Drive

DA123HF

Ifield Cottages

ME37LY

Reynolds Fields

DA123HR

Lower Road

DA123EN

Tanyard Hill

DA124QB

Judeth Gardens

ME37DJ

Crutches Lane

ME37NA

The Braes

ME37BP

St Johns Close

ME37AA

Irvine Road

DA124QH

Calderwood

ME37HW

Lillechurch Road

ME37DS

Gads Hill Place

ME37DR

Gravesend Road

ME37JF

School Lane

DA124PR

Genesta Glade

ME37BT

Villa Road

DA123EG

Court Lodge

ME37LH

Hope Terrace

ME37LR

Church Cottages

ME37LU

The Adelaide

ME37BH

Darby Gardens

ME37HJ

Gore Green Road

ME23UQ

Watling Street

DA123LA

Bowesden Lane

ME23UF

Old Watling Street

ME38EP

Town Road

ME37LJ

Church Street

ME37AR

Hayes Close

ME37EJ

Walmers Avenue

DA123HA

Mill Hill Lane

DA123LG

The Ridgeway

DA123EA

The Street

ME23UA

Watling Street

ME37NF

Hermitage Road

DA123LJ

The Ridgeway

DA123LN

The Ridgeway

ME37JW

Taylors Lane

DA123DS

Malthouse Lane

ME37ND

Hermitage Road

DA124QL

Wykeham Close

DA124PS

Vigilant Way

ME37JU

Taylors Lane

ME37DX

Gravesend Road

DA123LB

Brewers Road

DA124AD

Thong Lane

DA123DZ

Crown Lane

ME37JP

Taylors Lane

DA124QJ

Mollison Rise

DA123JP

Gravesend Road

DA124QD

Gabriel Gardens

ME37DD

Hermitage Road

ME37NB

Hermitage Road

DA123EF

Church Cottages

DA124AA

Cheneys Cottages

DA124PU

Gazelle Glade

DA123LE

Tanyard Hill

ME37JD

Steadman Close

ME37LX

Reynolds Fields

ME37AD

Peggotty Close

ME37EQ

Gravesend Road

DA123HG

Robinsons Cottages

ME37HY

Buckland Road

ME37JY

Chalk Road

DA124QF

Astra Drive

ME37JA

Canal Road

DA123JZ

Pear Tree Lane

DA123JT

Pear Tree Lane

ME37HZ

Chequers Court

ME37JX

Chalk Road

ME37NX

Gravesend Road

ME37HE

Martins Close

ME37DN

Gravesend Road

ME37EH

Walmers Avenue