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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

All postcodesin Higham & Shorne

ME37HN

Buckland Road

ME37LZ

Lake Drive

ME37AX

Taylors Lane

DA123DR

Forge Lane

ME37HR

High View

DA123EP

Bunny Hill

ME37BY

St Johns Road

DA124LH

Thong Lane

ME23UG

Old Watling Street

DA123EW

Tanyard Cottages

DA123DP

Forge Lane

ME37DZ

Gravesend Road

DA123JS

Pear Tree Lane

ME37BA

Ash Crescent

DA123JN

Gravesend Road

DA123JW

Gravesend Road

ME37DL

Providence Cottages

ME37LT

Bull Lane

ME37NL

Charles Dickens Avenue

ME37ER

Norah Lane

DA123LW

The Ridgeway

ME37AB

Brice Road

ME37EP

Norah Lane

ME37JE

School Lane

ME37HQ

Gore Green Road

ME37AS

Forge Lane

ME37EA

Hollytree Drive

DA124PT

Glenrosa Gardens

ME37NJ

Copperfield Crescent

DA123HQ

New Cottages

ME37LA

Chalk Road

ME37PB

Hermitage Road

ME37HU

Canal Road

DA123EB

Butchers Hill

ME37LB

Church Street

ME37AY

Ostlers Court

DA123JX

Pear Tree Lane

ME37BZ

St Johns Road

ME37JZ

Michele Cottages

ME37EL

Evergreen Close

ME37JN

Taylors Lane

ME37BU

Villa Road

ME37HT

Mountbatten Avenue

ME23UE

Colewood Drive

DA123DU

Cob Drive

ME37BG

Fairview Drive

ME37LF

Kent Terrace

ME37DB

Hermitage Road

DA123HW

Longtens Cottages

ME37BN

School Lane

ME37HD

Lower Rochester Road

DA123HU

Queens Farm Road

ME37LD

Church Street

DA123JU

Pear Tree Lane

ME37NW

Telegraph Hill

ME37JB

Chequers Street

ME37BE

Oak Drive

ME37BD

Oak Drive

DA123EH

Hollands Close

DA123LF

Park Cottages

ME37LE

Church Street

ME37AH

Forge Lane

ME37AL

Forge Lane

ME37NH

Elm Close

DA123HH

Woodlands Lane

ME37DT

Youens Place

ME37EB

Carton Road

DA123LH

Hanbury Cottages

ME37ED

Hollytree Drive

ME23UH

Crutches Lane

ME23UD

Pale Park Lane

DA123JJ

Gravesend Road

ME37NU

Gravesend Road

ME37NT

Dillywood Lane

ME37AZ

Beech Grove

ME37BS

Villa Road

ME37BX

Villa Road

DA124QA

Michael Gardens

ME37HH

Sandhill Lane

DA123EQ

Court Lodge

DA123LL

The Ridgeway

DA123HJ

Coutts Avenue

ME37JH

School Lane

DA123LD

Pondfield Lane

DA123HT

Lower Road

ME37HL

Gore Green Road

DA123HE

Shorne Ifield Road

ME37BW

Chilton Drive

DA123DY

Crown Lane

ME37DE

Hermitage Road

ME37JQ

School Lane

ME37TS

Canal Road

ME37HB

Cherry Garden Cottages

ME37AG

Brice Road

DA123HD

Brewers Road

ME37NE

Hermitage Road

ME37JL

Gordon Villas

ME37NQ

The Larches

DA123JY

Peartree Lane

ME37JR

School Lane