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About

Singlewell is a residential district located to the northwest of Gravesend town centre. The area primarily consists of suburban housing, including a mix of post-war developments and more modern estates. It is bordered by the A2 road to the south, which provides a major transport link. Local amenities are focused along the main thoroughfares, serving the community's everyday needs. The housing is largely practical in design, catering to families and commuters.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Singlewell Road Allotments, which offer green space within the urban setting. The area is also home to several schools, underlining its family-oriented character. The landscape is generally flat, typical of the North Kent terrain. Public transport connections facilitate travel into Gravesend for broader services and the railway station. The overall environment is functional and community-focused.

Area overview

On average Singlewell has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 35.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Singlewell is £53,056 per year. There are 2 schools in Singlewell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Singlewell is home to around 8,311 people, with a population density of about 6,351.5 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Singlewell Population
8,311
Population density
6,351.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.56(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.78(+207%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.31(+75%)
Other theft
6.5(+16%)
Vehicle crime
6.26(+69%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,240
75.05%
Other White
569
6.84%
African
495
5.95%
Indian
261
3.14%
Other Asian
126
1.52%
Total population: 8,314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,471
23.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,381
21.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,029
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,000
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
861
13.61%
Total 16+ residents: 6,325

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
974
30.79%
Social rents from council
807
25.51%
Owns outright
695
21.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
340
10.75%
Other social rented
252
7.97%
Total households: 3,163

Property prices in Singlewell

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£395
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £350K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £395 per square foot) in Singlewell area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Singlewell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£525,000£400
Semi-Detached16£350,000£401
Terraced49£302,000£392
Flats2£275,000£399

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Singlewell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Singlewell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£160,000£305,000£241,250
2017£385,000£192,500£289,000£255,000
2018£440,000£187,500£293,250£252,500
2019£412,500£180,000£267,500£261,000
2020£385,000£172,500£300,000£260,000
2021£755,000£170,000£326,250£279,000
2022£480,000£177,500£375,000£300,000
2023£500,000£220,000£346,000£300,000
2024£275,000£176,500£345,000£293,500
2025£525,000£210,500£350,000£310,000
2026£310,000£300,000£276,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Singlewell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Singlewell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289£286£293£335
2017£348£296£319£340
2018£378£300£332£330
2019£404£282£324£333
2020£369£295£340£349
2021£310£286£348£361
2022£343£312£401£380
2023£426£330£422£387
2024£429£311£379£399
2025£372£355£394£392
2026£400£372£402
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Singlewell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Singlewell in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Singlewell

Is Singlewell safe?

Singlewell records about 86 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 Singlewell?

The median sale price in Singlewell is £310,000 (about £395 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Singlewell?

Singlewell has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Singlewell?

Singlewell scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Singlewell sits around rank 9,304 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 Singlewell?

The average household income in Singlewell is around £53,056 per year, and 35% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Singlewell

DA125DJ

Wilberforce Way

DA125JF

Kitchener Avenue

DA125UD

Watling Street

DA125DP

Livingstone Road

DA125UQ

Hever Court Road

DA125JL

Princes Road

DA125EA

Winters Croft

DA125JS

Cedar Avenue

DA125UL

Virginia Walk

DA125JE

Kitchener Avenue

DA125TZ

Mackenzie Way

DA125UH

Mackenzie Way

DA125EB

Winters Croft

DA125TY

Mackenzie Way

DA125SY

Stanley Crescent

DA125BA

Lander Close

DA124AR

St Georges Crescent

DA125TQ

Read Way

DA124SH

St Francis Avenue

DA125JB

Cobsdene

DA124BY

The Drive

DA125LZ

Whitehill Lane

DA125DN

Livingstone Road

DA125LA

York Road

DA125JY

Gloucester Road

DA125NT

Beckett Mews

DA125HU

Jellicoe Avenue

DA125AU

Drake Mews

DA125NQ

Palmer Avenue

DA125UA

Ifield Way

DA124AS

St Davids Crescent

DA125ND

Dunkirk Close

DA125NH

Hawkins Avenue

DA125HZ

Kitchener Avenue

DA125UJ

Ifield Way

DA125FA

Sheldon Heights

DA125DF

Mungo Park Road

DA125NG

Palmer Avenue

DA125JP

Queens Road

DA125NF

Christianfields Avenue

DA125EU

Thistledown

DA125EE

Apsledene

DA125SZ

Stanley Crescent

DA125FD

Mallory Close

DA125TB

Franklin Road

DA125NB

Hawkins Avenue

DA125UB

Mackenzie Way

DA124DA

The Warren

DA125SQ

Valley Drive

DA125BG

Kings Drive

DA125JN

York Road

DA125TU

Scott Road

DA125TD

Stacey Close

DA125DA

Nansen Road

DA125UE

Valley Drive

DA125BS

Baffin Road

DA124BX

The Rise

DA125DH

Wilberforce Way

DA125JT

Cedar Avenue

DA125UG

Hever Court Road

DA125UF

Valley Drive

DA125DE

Mungo Park Road

DA125NE

Christianfields Avenue

DA125JQ

Ruffets Wood

DA125DW

Livingstone Road

DA125FJ

Whitehill Lane

DA125NA

Warrior Avenue

DA125NR

Montgomery Close

DA124BZ

The Drive

DA125BU

Raleigh Close

DA125BY

Hawkins Avenue

DA125DR

Chichester Rise

DA125DG

Wilberforce Way

DA125FB

Hudson Close

DA125JZ

Gloucester Road

DA125LX

Ferguson Avenue

DA125ED

Apsledene

DA125AR

Rosewood Mews

DA125NN

Christianfields Avenue

DA125TX

Ifield Way

DA125NW

Christianfields Avenue

DA125BH

Central Avenue

DA125JJ

Princes Road

DA124AP

St Hildas Way

DA125JA

Abbots Field

DA125EP

The Hollies

DA125ET

Thistledown

DA125FE

Shackleton Terrace

DA125JR

Maple Road

DA125FL

Valley Drive

DA125JG

Kilndown

DA125BT

Burton Road

DA125DB

Codrington Gardens

DA125DY

Livingstone Road

DA125JX

Poplar Avenue

DA125JU

Poplar Avenue

DA125JW

York Road

DA125TG

Read Way

DA125ER

The Hollies

DA125TS

Scott Road

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.