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Painters Ash

About

Painters Ash is a residential ward located in the northern part of Gravesham, bordering the A2 road. The area is characterised by post-war housing developments, primarily consisting of semi-detached and detached homes. It includes the local shopping parade on Painters Ash Lane, which provides essential retail services for the community. The ward contains several green spaces, including Painters Ash recreation ground, which features sports facilities.

The area is home to a number of local schools, serving the family-oriented population. Housing estates are arranged around quiet, leafy cul-de-sacs and avenues. The layout is predominantly suburban, with pedestrian pathways connecting different parts of the neighbourhood. A notable local landmark is the distinctive water tower situated near the recreation ground, a visible feature within the local skyline.

Area overview

On average Painters Ash has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 14.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Painters Ash is £58,937 per year. There are 2 schools in Painters Ash: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Painters Ash

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 in Painters Ash area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,000 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Painters Ash over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£535,000	£415,000	£482,500	£569,125	£634,000
Flats	2	£181,250	£160,325	£169,625	£192,875	£202,175
Semi-Detached	30	£377,500	£310,350	£350,250	£431,250	£470,500
Terraced	11	£320,000	£290,000	£314,250	£352,500	£438,500

10 years median price trend in Painters Ash

All postcodes in Painters Ash

DA118JT

Hunt Road

DA118PD

Baker Hill Close

DA118SX

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Data Sources

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

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