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Istead Rise & Meopham

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About

Istead Rise and Meopham are residential areas in Gravesham, Kent, known for their mix of suburban and rural surroundings. Istead Rise is a quiet neighborhood with a range of housing, from detached homes to smaller terraces, catering to families and commuters. The area has local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks, providing convenience for residents. Nearby Meopham offers a more village-like atmosphere, with historic buildings, a traditional high street, and green spaces like Meopham Green.

The surrounding countryside provides walking trails and open fields, appealing to those who enjoy outdoor activities. Transport links include access to the A2 and nearby rail stations, making it practical for travel to London or other parts of Kent. Both areas balance residential living with easy access to nature, making them suitable for those seeking a quieter lifestyle while staying connected to urban centers.

Area overview

On average Istead Rise & Meopham has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 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 of residents in Istead Rise & Meopham is £58,600 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).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Istead Rise & Meopham area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,180,000.

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
Detached39£667,500
Flats4£260,000
Semi-Detached48£473,250
Terraced9£370,000

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

DA139HR

Stony Corner

DA130AA

South Street

DA130AN

South Street

DA130EX

School Close

DA130HB

The Pippins

DA130NS

Whitehill Road

DA130QB

South Street

DA139AA

Nash Bank

DA139AS

Church Road

DA139JG

Edgehill Gardens

DA139LB

Worcester Close

DA130ET

Green Lane

DA130JD

Longfield Road

DA130YA

Norwood Lane

DA139JN

Arcadia Road

DA139DH

Little Croft

DA130EP

Mulberry Close

DA130JB

Melliker Lane

DA130NX

Hadley Close

DA130AF

Foxendown Lane

DA130AU

Pitfield Drive

DA130DY

Cedar Close

DA130HL

South Street

DA130HU

Cheshunt Close

DA130NQ

New Road

DA139DF

Biddenden Way

DA139DQ

Flowerhill Way

DA139JX

The Drove Way

DA139PW

Northfleet Green Road

DA130HP

South Street

DA130LR

Birtrick Drive

DA130PG

Blenheim Close

DA130AY

Pitfield Drive

DA130EU

Lances Close

DA130NG

Fairview Gardens

DA130PL

Oakmead

DA130AT

Cheyne Walk

DA130BP

Camer Park Road

DA130HA

Evendale Road

DA130HR

South Street

DA130HY

Longfield Road

DA130JH

Beechway

DA130LX

Station Road

DA130XR

Camer Street

DA139HF

Arcadia Road

DA130ED

Cedar Close

DA130EH

South Street

DA130EZ

Evendale Road

DA130HS

South Street

DA130LS

New Road

DA139HB

Downs Road

DA130HX

Pine Rise

DA130XU

Green Lane

DA139DP

Fairview Road

DA139DS

Flowerhill Way

DA139EJ

Castlefields

DA139HL

Stony Corner

DA139JH

Wrotham Road

DA130HN

South Street

DA130JL

South Street

DA130NT

Foxendown Lane

DA130AD

Shipley Hills Road

DA130AG

South Street

DA130AS

South Street

DA130BA

South Street

DA130JP

Idleigh Court Road

DA130LN

Orchard Drive

DA130PQ

Blenheim Close

DA139HD

Downs Road

DA130AE

Foxendown Lane

DA130AJ

South Street

DA130BB

Millers Walk

DA130EB

Poplar Walk

DA130JW

Longfield Road

DA130LP

Birtrick Drive

DA139JQ

Lewis Road

DA37AL

Longfield Road

DA130AP

South Street

DA130AQ

South Street

DA130EL

Dormers Drive

DA130PY

Steele's Lane

DA130QF

Steele's Lane

DA130YF

Norwood Lane

DA139DL

Hadlow Way

DA139HA

Downs Road

DA139JE

Istead Rise

DA139JW

The Drove Way

DA130AL

Camer Park Road

DA130AX

Cricketers Drive

DA130AZ

Windmill Close

DA130EY

Huntingfield Road

DA130QU

Steele's Lane

DA139EG

Wrotham Road

DA139HP

Longfield Avenue

DA130NF

Ediva Road

DA130PZ

South Street

DA139DB

Crockenhall Way

DA139EW

Lyndhurst Way

DA139HT

Rosegarth

DA139JL

Burghfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.