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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 very low 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
2/10
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
10.58(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.29(-20%)
Burglary
3.87(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.1(-52%)
Vehicle crime
3.1(-18%)
South East average

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

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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £509,000 in Istead Rise & Meopham area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,300,000.

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
Detached38£671,250
Flats4£260,000
Semi-Detached52£480,000
Terraced6£356,000

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

DA139HT

Rosegarth

DA130NF

Nursery Road

DA139EW

Lyndhurst Way

DA130YB

Norwood Lane

DA139HE

Downs Road

DA37AP

Longfield Road

DA130NU

Arnold Avenue

DA139ED

Bracondale Avenue

DA139PT

Northfleet Green Road

DA130HH

The Russets

DA130JE

Wrotham Road

DA130PA

White Hill Road

DA139EF

Wrotham Road

DA130EG

Strand Close

DA130NE

Nursery Road

DA139AU

Copthall Road

DA130NY

White Hill Road

DA130PH

Grenville Close

DA130LT

Copt Hall Road

DA130EE

Tradescant Drive

DA130EJ

Rowan Close

DA130HT

Wrotham Road

DA130QA

Wrotham Road

DA139JU

Edgehill Gardens

DA130LW

Orchard Drive

DA130XS

Camer Gardens

DA139DJ

The Knole

DA139HH

Long Walk

DA139HJ

Chequers Close

DA130HD

The Medlars

DA139DN

Flowerhill Way

DA139LA

Bramley Close

DA139AD

Nurstead

DA130AH

Wrotham Road

DA130NA

Ediva Road

DA130EA

Denesway

DA130ND

Ediva Road

DA130PJ

Warwick Gardens

DA139DR

Fairview Road

DA139JS

Lesley Close

DA130HQ

Beechway

DA130PR

Meadfield Road

DA130EQ

Strand Close

DA139EE

Wrotham Road

DA139HN

Downs Road

DA139JR

Haven Close

DA130HW

Wrotham Road

DA130JT

South Street

DA139HS

Nurstead Lane

DA139HW

Downs Road

DA130QH

Ifield Road

DA130YE

Norwood Lane

DA139DA

Upper Avenue

DA130PP

Cheyne Walk

DA130DZ

Tradescant Drive

DA130JA

Pine Rise

DA130QD

Steeles Lane

DA139DD

Hill Close

DA139EH

Arcadia Road

DA139JF

Istead Rise

DA139JZ

The Drove Way

DA130EF

Tradescant Drive

DA130HJ

Wrotham Road

DA139DU

Fairview Road

DA139EN

Lyndhurst Way

DA130YS

Station Road

DA139DG

Flowerhill Way

DA130AW

Kent Terrace

DA130JJ

Wrotham Road

DA130QE

Greenfarm Cottages

DA139AH

Wrotham Road

DA130PE

Cheyne Walk

DA130AB

Wrotham Road

DA130BN

Brimstone Hill

DA130ER

Lilac Place

DA139DW

Flowerhill Way

DA130EW

Longfield Road

DA130LU

South Street

DA139HG

Downs Road

DA130PF

Cheyne Walk

DA130XX

Norwood Lane

DA139DE

Biddenden Way

DA130EN

Longfield Road

DA130NB

Edmund Close

DA139JP

Northumberland Road

DA130HZ

Melliker Cottages

DA130XT

Camer Park

DA130NZ

White Hill Road

DA139HQ

Downs Road

DA139JJ

Brookside Road

DA139JY

The Drove Way

DA139PN

Downs Road

DA37AR

Monkreed Villas

DA139QP

Downs Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.