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Northfleet South

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About

Northfleet South is a residential area situated on the western edge of Gravesham, bordering the River Thames. The landscape is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes, with industrial history visible in its infrastructure. The area functions primarily as a commuter zone for nearby employment centres.

A notable local feature is the large chalk quarry, a significant geographical landmark that has shaped the area's development. Green spaces are provided by local parks and playing fields, while the main shopping needs are served by a central parade of convenience stores and takeaways.

Area overview

On average Northfleet South has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 20% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northfleet South is £57,931 per year. There are 4 schools in Northfleet South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Northfleet South is home to around 8,645 people, with a population density of about 3,196.3 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northfleet South Population
8,645
Population density
3,196.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.31(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.12(+165%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.08(+31%)
Other theft
8.1(+44%)
Public order
6.71(+11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,980
69.17%
Indian
730
8.44%
African
464
5.37%
Other White
442
5.11%
Other
252
2.91%
Total population: 8,645

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,817
26.65%
No qualifications
1,436
21.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,134
16.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
995
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
804
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 6,819

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,131
33.78%
Owns outright
970
28.97%
Social rents from council
533
15.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
335
10.01%
Other social rented
196
5.85%
Total households: 3,348

Property prices in Northfleet South

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£405
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£316K – £414K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £405 per square foot) in Northfleet South area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,050 up to £662,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northfleet South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£523,000£373
Semi-Detached44£375,750£436
Terraced14£325,000£367
Flats10£215,000£364

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northfleet South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfleet South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,000£165,000£285,000£265,500
2017£465,000£209,000£310,000£310,000
2018£395,000£237,500£332,500£361,250
2019£421,250£175,000£325,000£317,500
2020£407,500£227,500£327,500£350,000
2021£460,000£204,000£335,000£344,500
2022£457,500£230,000£360,000£428,750
2023£467,500£238,750£359,000£375,000
2024£446,250£175,000£365,000£355,000
2025£525,000£224,000£370,000£340,000
2026£506,000£169,000£385,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfleet South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfleet South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340£371£270£333
2017£316£340£336£313
2018£350£385£345£315
2019£360£304£347£303
2020£328£323£361£289
2021£394£344£369£313
2022£516£377£404£317
2023£494£368£398£370
2024£401£358£406£380
2025£417£366£428£367
2026£375£349£440£379
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfleet South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northfleet South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Northfleet South

Is Northfleet South safe?

Northfleet South records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Northfleet South?

The median sale price in Northfleet South is £365,000 (about £405 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Northfleet South?

Northfleet South has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Northfleet South?

Northfleet South scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Northfleet South sits around rank 13,195 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Northfleet South?

The average household income in Northfleet South is around £57,931 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Northfleet South

DA118HU

Orchard Road

DA118HT

Springhead Road

DA118GL

Postgate Way

DA118FL

Wellesley Corner

DA118HA

Saxon Close

DA118GZ

Amsterdam Way

DA118GQ

Stratford Way

DA118LH

Tennyson Walk

DA118NP

Cotswold Road

DA118GD

Pitcher Court

DA118FP

Tourtel Yard

DA118BT

Old Perry Street

DA118LJ

Marconi Road

DA118LL

Johnson Close

DA118GA

Caxton Park

DA118LE

Dene Holm Road

DA118BD

Thames Way

DA118HB

Northfleet & Springhead

DA118JJ

Springhead Parkway

DA118FU

Holden Place

DA118NG

Rembrandt Drive

DA118LG

Dene Holm Road

DA118FG

Wells Court

DA118JN

Waterdales

DA118DH

Detling Road

DA118BJ

Fortrye Close

DA118NE

Ashmore Gardens

DA118PU

Bader Walk

DA118BF

Springhead Parkway

DA118HX

Pepperhill Lane

DA118HN

Springhead Enterprise Park

DA118PS

Swallowfields

DA118HL

Springhead Enterprise Park

DA118ER

Pepys Close

DA118GE

Chilvers Way

DA118BL

Wombwell Gardens

DA118AW

Hall Road

DA118SJ

Saunders Close

DA118JH

Northfleet & Springhead

DA118SP

Riversdale

DA118HZ

Waterdales

DA118DA

Vale Road

DA118HJ

Springhead Enterprise Park

DA118EZ

Pepper Hill

DA118JY

Dene Holm Road

DA118LB

Tennyson Walk

DA118LF

Dene Holm Road

DA118HH

Springhead Enterprise Park

DA118NS

Hillary Avenue

DA118PX

Dowding Walk

DA118JE

Waterdales

DA117AE

Earl Road

DA118JG

Springhead Road

DA118FH

Tyler Close

DA118AS

Colyer Road

DA118LW

Dene Holm Road

DA118LR

Tennyson Walk

DA118LY

Aspdin Road

DA118EJ

Pickwick Gardens

DA118EA

Haldane Gardens

DA118JW

Waterdales

DA118ES

St Botolphs Road

DA118BB

Hall Road

DA118NN

Landseer Avenue

DA118ST

Peach Croft

DA118ET

Viking Road

DA118FY

Penney Grove

DA118DG

Park Avenue

DA118AN

Hall Road

DA118LZ

Aspdin Road

DA118EY

Pepper Hill

DA118EX

Roman Road

DA118HD

Springhead Enterprise Park

DA118BP

Vale Road

DA118SS

Robyns Croft

DA118AA

Watling Street

DA118FX

Marlowe Close

DA118AL

Hall Road

DA118FB

Bonham Way

DA118BZ

Vale Road

DA118JA

Orchard Road

DA118FS

Thackeray Drive

DA118GJ

Parkside Walk

DA118EL

Masefield Road

DA118NF

Rowmarsh Close

DA118FT

Thackeray Drive

DA118NJ

Romney Road

DA118AP

Gwynn Road

DA118AU

Mitchell Avenue

DA118FZ

Sassoon Mews

DA118AQ

Painters Ash

DA118EW

Pepper Hill

DA118HW

Springhead Road

DA118LA

Pennine Way

DA118JU

Everest Close

DA118SL

Chiffinch Gardens

DA118FN

Fielden Terrace

DA118BH

Millfield Drive

DA118HR

Waterdales

DA118EN

Pepper Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.