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Riverview Park

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About

Riverview Park sits on the north bank of the River Thames within the borough of Gravesham. The area combines post-war housing and riverside apartment blocks arranged around a narrow public park that runs beside the foreshore. A paved riverside path follows the water and is used by walkers and cyclists; at low tide the exposed foreshore and slips are visible from benches and the play area. Local provision includes a small parade of shops, a primary school and a community hall that hosts clubs and events serving nearby streets.

Transport links are oriented toward Gravesend town centre, with regular bus services and pedestrian routes that connect to local rail stations. From the riverside you can watch passing commercial river traffic and the line of red and green navigation beacons marking the deep channel, used by pilots and skippers on the Thames. The mix of green space, riverside access and local services makes Riverview Park a residential quarter with strong ties to the riverfront.

Area overview

On average Riverview Park has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Riverview Park is £60,143 per year. There are 3 schools in Riverview Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Riverview Park is home to around 7,085 people, with a population density of about 2,523.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Riverview Park Population
7,085
Population density
2,523.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.29(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.3(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.48(+16%)
Other theft
3.95(-30%)
Vehicle crime
3.53(-5%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,336
75.32%
Other White
385
5.43%
Indian
373
5.27%
African
293
4.14%
Other
138
1.95%
Total population: 7,084

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,294
23.18%
No qualifications
1,096
19.63%
Level 3 (A level)
989
17.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
917
16.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
744
13.33%
Total 16+ residents: 5,582

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,096
42.3%
Owns with a mortgage
983
37.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
227
8.76%
Social rents from council
220
8.49%
Other forms of private rent
30
1.16%
Total households: 2,591

Property prices in Riverview Park

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Riverview Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,000 up to £565,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Riverview Park 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 Riverview Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached48£410,000
Terraced22£327,500
Detached4£475,000
Flats2£186,000

10 years median price trend in Riverview Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Riverview Park.

All postcodes in Riverview Park

DA124EF

Freeman Road

DA124TZ

Rochester Road

DA124PJ

Vigilant Way

DA124LE

Thong Lane

Data Sources

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