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Istead Rise & Meopham

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About

Istead Rise and Meopham form a distinct area within the Gravesham borough, characterised by a mix of residential development and open countryside. Istead Rise is primarily a modern housing estate situated on the northern slopes of the North Downs. Meopham, to the south, is a large linear village centred around a historic green and a notable windmill. The landscape is defined by the rolling chalk hills, with agricultural fields and woodland pockets surrounding the settlements.

The area is connected by the A227 road and retains a strong local identity. Meopham Green hosts a cricket club and regular events, while the surrounding lanes are popular for walking. The presence of the Meopham Windmill, a restored smock mill built in 1801, is a prominent local landmark. The settlements benefit from rail links to London, contributing to their commuter profile while maintaining a separation from the more urbanised parts of the borough to the north.

Area overview

On average Istead Rise & Meopham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Istead Rise & Meopham is £64,535 per year. There are 4 schools in Istead Rise & Meopham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Istead Rise & Meopham is home to around 7,747 people, with a population density of about 422.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Istead Rise & Meopham Population
7,747
Population density
422.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.65(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.81(-20%)
Burglary
3.36(+29%)
Vehicle crime
3.36(-9%)
Shoplifting
2.71(-66%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,085
91.48%
Indian
147
1.9%
Other White
147
1.9%
Irish
61
0.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
50
0.65%
Total population: 7,745

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,852
28.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,160
17.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,094
16.73%
No qualifications
1,071
16.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
692
10.58%
Total 16+ residents: 6,538

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,647
51.73%
Owns with a mortgage
1,108
34.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
222
6.97%
Social rents from council
119
3.74%
Other forms of private rent
46
1.44%
Total households: 3,184

Property prices in Istead Rise & Meopham

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Istead Rise & Meopham area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Istead Rise & Meopham 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 Istead Rise & Meopham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£220,000
Semi-Detached59£460,000
Terraced10£368,500
Detached41£667,500

10 years median price trend in Istead Rise & Meopham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Istead Rise & Meopham.

All postcodes in Istead Rise & Meopham

DA130AG

South Street

DA139HE

Downs Road

DA130EY

Huntingfield Road

DA130AF

Foxendown Lane

DA130NB

Edmund Close

DA130NQ

New Road

DA139ED

Bracondale Avenue

DA139DN

Flowerhill Way

DA130NY

White Hill Road

DA139JP

Northumberland Road

DA139HQ

Downs Road

DA139HR

Stony Corner

DA130JP

Shipley Hills Road

DA139EF

Wrotham Road

DA139JN

Lewis Road

DA130BN

Brimstone Hill

DA139HT

Rosegarth

DA130EX

School Close

DA139JQ

Lewis Road

DA139JS

Lesley Close

DA130JD

Longfield Road

DA139AH

Wrotham Road

DA130ES

Dormers Drive

DA139LB

Worcester Close

DA130XX

Norwood Lane

DA130LW

Orchard Drive

DA130LS

New Road

DA130NX

Hadley Close

DA130NG

Fairview Gardens

DA130AH

Wrotham Road

DA130HQ

Beechway

DA130AD

Shipley Hills Road

DA130PZ

Meopham Green

DA130YE

Norwood Lane

DA130EE

Tradescant Drive

DA130HG

Evendale Road

DA130AJ

The Street

DA130HX

Wrotham Road

DA130AX

Cricketers Drive

DA130EP

Mulberry Close

DA130LN

Orchard Drive

DA130JT

South Street

DA130AE

Foxendown Lane

DA130AN

Wrotham Road

DA130EZ

Huntingfield Road

DA130LX

Station Road

DA130EQ

Strand Close

DA130PY

Meopham Green

DA130EH

Walnut Tree Way

DA130HS

Nevill Place

DA130QA

Wrotham Road

DA130PA

White Hill Road

DA130PJ

Warwick Gardens

DA130AS

Wrotham Road

DA130NZ

White Hill Road

DA130QB

Wrotham Road

DA139JR

Haven Close

DA130AA

Meopham Court

DA139EW

Lyndhurst Way

DA130PH

Grenville Close

DA130HU

Cheshunt Close

DA130HW

Wrotham Road

DA130LT

Copt Hall Road

DA130JH

Wrotham Road

DA139DF

Biddenden Way

DA130ER

Lilac Place

DA139DD

Hill Close

DA130EL

Tradescant Drive

DA139JY

The Drove Way

DA130PL

Oak Mead

DA130HD

The Medlars

DA37AL

Shipley Hill Cottages

DA139DP

Fairview Road

DA130HA

Evenden Road

DA130YB

Norwood Lane

DA139PN

Downs Road

DA130JG

Fox Cottages

DA130EF

Tradescant Drive

DA130JL

The Parade

DA130BA

South Street

DA130HJ

Wrotham Road

DA139HH

Long Walk

DA130EW

Longfield Road

DA130QH

Ifield Road

DA130HL

Wrotham Road

DA130ED

Cedar Close

DA130EN

Longfield Road

DA139DW

Flowerhill Way

DA130QE

Greenfarm Cottages

DA139HG

Downs Road

DA130PQ

Blenheim Close

DA139HA

Downs Road

DA130NE

Nursery Road

DA130JB

Melliker Lane

DA130HN

Wrotham Road

DA130NU

Arnold Avenue

DA130EJ

Rowan Close

DA139HF

Downs Road

DA130NT

White Hill Road

DA139JH

Wrotham Road

Data Sources

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