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About

Town ward sits within the historic market town of Gravesend, positioned along the southern bank of the River Thames. The area encompasses the central commercial core, including the main High Street and its surrounding retail streets. The ward contains significant civic buildings and transport links, functioning as the administrative and shopping heart of the borough.

A key landmark is the Gravesend Town Pier, a prominent Victorian structure extending into the river. The area is also home to St George's Church, which holds the grave of Pocahontas, a unique historical connection. Residential streets with terraced housing radiate from the central commercial zone, creating a densely populated urban environment.

Area overview

On average Town has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Town is £48,377 per year. The median sale price in Town is £207,000 (around £310 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £289,500. There are 2 schools in Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Town

Median price: £207,000
Price per sq ft: £310
Sales (last 12 months): 59
Typical range (middle 50%): £175K – £290K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£337,750£352
Terraced16£296,000£347
Flats39£185,000£280

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£362,500£235,500
2017£175,000£252,000£250,000
2018£165,000£235,000£250,000
2019£165,500£260,000£252,500
2020£164,000£275,000£238,500
2021£175,000£391,500£267,500
2022£187,500£350,000£276,500
2023£185,000£350,500£305,000
2024£170,000£312,480£310,000
2025£175,000£325,000£305,000
2026£195,000£342,750£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290£367£271
2017£307£246£251
2018£306£280£288
2019£297£253£262
2020£288£266£261
2021£312£287£311
2022£315£478£333
2023£294£277£377
2024£299£382£347
2025£305£368£323
2026£273£324£347
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gravesham district.

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,141
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,479
Band G£4,014
Band H£4,816

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Town ward.

Local councillors

Gurdip Ram Bungar

Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jenny Wallace

Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Lyn Milner

Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Town

What is the average house price in Town?

The median sale price in Town is £207,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Town?

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

How deprived is Town?

Town scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Town sits around rank 5,606 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 Town?

The average household income in Town is around £48,377 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Town?

Town is represented by 3 elected councillors: Gurdip Ram Bungar (Labour Party), Jenny Wallace (Labour Party) and Lyn Milner (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Town

DA122AJ

East Crescent Road

DA122AY

Admirals Way

DA121DD

Woodville Place

DA121BE

Windmill Street

DA122AT

Canal Road

DA121JQ

Wellington Street

DA122RW

Albion Parade

DA110AA

New Road

DA121LT

Albert Murray Close

DA110DA

High Street

DA121JB

Wellington Street

DA122EB

King Street

DA121AD

Windmill Street

DA121ER

Parrock Street

DA110RT

Barrack Row

DA122TH

Copper Beech Close

DA122FR

West Crescent Road

DA110AP

High Street

DA110DD

Clifton Marine Parade

DA122RL

Albion Terrace

DA122RU

Mark Lane

DA110DL

Imperial Business Estate

DA129ZZ

Town

DA129SA

Town

DA122ER

Queen Street

DA122SS

Albion Terrace

DA110NP

Stone Street

DA121HL

Clarence Row

DA110AH

Clifton Road

DA110HP

Rathmore Road

DA110NH

Stone Street

DA121AL

Milton Road

DA129TY

Town

DA122PP

Milton Road

DA129LE

Milton Road

DA122SA

Prospect Grove

DA121BN

Windmill Street

DA121LY

Artillery Row

DA122PJ

Milton Road

DA110WH

High Street

DA110AN

Clifton Road

DA122EU

Berkley Road

DA121EJ

Edwin Street

DA122DA

Gordon Place

DA129NW

Milton Road

DA122WA

Milton Road

DA121ED

Saddington Street

DA110DG

Bath Street

DA121DG

South Street

DA121HE

Parrock Street

DA129JN

Milton Road

DA119ZU

Milton Road

DA121DX

The Grove

DA110BW

West Street

DA122QA

Woodville Cottages

DA121NF

Trinity Road

DA129GR

Town

DA122TN

Copper Beech Close

DA129SZ

Town

DA121EX

Parrock Street

DA110BX

West Street

DA121HW

Clarence Row

DA121HS

Home Mead Close

DA110AY

High Street

DA122SE

Romulus Road

DA122BP

Clarendon Road

DA110AB

New Road

DA110BE

West Street

DA121EG

Peacock Street

DA122SL

Augustine Road

DA110BQ

High Street

DA122DF

Terrace Street

DA122BX

Gordon Place

DA121EA

St Andrews Road

DA122SD

Prospect Place

DA122PF

Milton Road

DA122SN

Suffolk Road

DA122BS

Albion Parade

DA129GW

Milton Road

DA110TD

Town

DA121JE

Wellington Street

DA122BB

The Terrace

DA122SR

Albion Road

DA122AX

Harmer Street

DA129PE

Milton Road

DA121EH

Edwin Street

DA129RA

Milton Road

DA122EJ

Brewhouse Yard

DA121EQ

Peacock Street

DA129TZ

Town

DA122SH

Albion Terrace

DA122ZX

Milton Road

DA121HB

Waterloo Street

DA122SF

Romulus Road

DA110RU

Darnley Road

DA110BS

West Street

DA121HD

William Street

DA122PH

Cumberland Avenue

DA122HA

Wilfred Street

DA110BJ

Town Pier