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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.

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.