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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

DA139JT

Elwill Way

DA130NU

Arnold Avenue

DA130YB

Norwood Lane

DA139ED

Bracondale Avenue

DA139HE

Downs Road

DA139PT

Northfleet Green Road

DA37AP

Longfield Road

DA130EG

Strand Close

DA139AU

Copt Hall Road

DA130HH

The Russets

DA130JE

Denesway

DA130NE

Nursery Road

DA130PA

Whitehill Road

DA139EF

Wrotham Road

DA130EE

Tradescant Drive

DA130EJ

Rowan Close

DA130HT

Norwood Lane

DA130LT

Copt Hall Road

DA130NY

Hadley Close

DA130PH

Grenville Close

DA130QA

South Street

DA139JU

Edgehill Gardens

DA130HD

The Medlars

DA130LW

Orchard Drive

DA130XS

Camer Park Road

DA139DJ

Hadlow Way

DA139DN

Flowerhill Way

DA139HH

Long Walk

DA139HJ

Chequers Close

DA139LA

Bramley Close

DA130AH

South Street

DA130NA

Ediva Road

DA139AD

Nurstead Church Lane

DA130EA

Denesway

DA130EQ

Strand Close

DA130HG

Evendale Road

DA130ND

Ediva Road

DA130PJ

Warwick Gardens

DA139EE

Wrotham Road

DA139DR

Fairview Road

DA139HN

Downs Road

DA139JS

Lesley Close

DA130HQ

Beechway

DA130JG

South Street

DA130PR

Meadfield Road

DA139JR

Haven Close

DA130HW

South Street

DA130JT

South Street

DA139HS

Nurstead Lane

DA139HW

Downs Road

DA130QH

Field Road

DA130YE

Norwood Lane

DA139DA

Biddenden Way

DA130HJ

South Street

DA130PP

Cheyne Walk

DA139DU

Fairview Road

DA139EN

Lyndhurst Way

DA130DZ

Rowan Close

DA130EF

Tradescant Drive

DA130JA

Pine Rise

DA130QD

Steele's Lane

DA139DD

Hill Close

DA139EH

Arcadia Road

DA139JF

Istead Rise

DA139JZ

The Drove Way

DA139DG

Flowerhill Way

DA130YS

Station Road

DA130AW

South Street

DA130ES

Dormers Drive

DA130JJ

Green Lane

DA130QE

Steele's Lane

DA139AH

South Street

DA130AB

South Street

DA130BN

Brimstone Hill

DA130ER

Lilac Place

DA130PE

Cheyne Walk

DA139DW

Flowerhill Way

DA130EW

Huntingfield Road

DA130LU

South Street

DA130PF

Cheyne Walk

DA130XX

Norwood Lane

DA139DE

Biddenden Way

DA139HG

Chequers Close

DA130EN

Longfield Road

DA130HZ

Melliker Lane

DA130NB

Edmund Close

DA130XT

Camer Road

DA139JP

Burghfield Road

DA139HQ

Downs Road

DA130NZ

Whitehill Road

DA139JJ

Brookside Road

DA139JY

Bramley Close

DA139PN

Downs Road

DA139QP

Downs Road

DA37AR

Longfield Road

Data Sources

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