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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% 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

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £353,500 in Northfleet South area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,050 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northfleet South 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 Northfleet South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached49£370,000
Flats12£215,000
Terraced14£320,000
Detached9£540,000

10 years median price trend in Northfleet South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfleet South.

Data Sources

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