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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

All postcodesin Town

DA110EW

Overcliffe

DA121EW

Parrock Street

DA124YP

Milton Road

DA122SP

Brunswick Walk

DA129ES

Milton Road

DA122EW

Queen Street

DA121AB

South Street

DA110DN

Princes Street

DA122PA

Canal Road

DA122DE

The Terrace

DA122DL

The Terrace

DA129RB

Milton Road

DA129RL

Milton Road

DA121BF

The Grove

DA122BZ

Park Place

DA121AT

Windmill Street

DA121AS

Windmill Street

DA110RR

Anglesea Place

DA122BL

The Terrace

DA121EB

Saddington Street

DA122SJ

Albion Terrace

DA110BH

Bank Street

DA119WZ

Milton Road

DA122DH

Bentley Street

DA122BA

The Terrace

DA122BU

Gordon Place

DA121NA

Alanbrooke

DA122ST

Albion Terrace

DA110AU

Thamesgate Shopping Centre

DA129LX

Milton Road

DA122RF

Milton Road

DA121EF

Peacock Street

DA122AA

Milton Road

DA129PL

Milton Road

DA121JG

Wellington Street

DA110AD

New Road

DA121EL

Edwin Street

DA121BG

Town

DA110BF

West Street

DA121LX

Trinity Road

DA122DU

King Street

DA110DP

Imperial Business Estate

DA129QZ

Milton Road

DA110DT

Fairfield Square

DA121LZ

Armoury Drive

DA122DZ

Mastin Mews

DA110DR

Clifton Marine Parade

DA122BT

Milton Place

DA110AZ

High Street

DA121AU

Windmill Street

DA122FS

Town

DA121AW

Lord Street

DA122RE

Milton Road

DA110AF

New Road

DA122AW

Admirals Way

DA110EA

High Street

DA121ZT

Milton Road

DA122BF

Commercial Place

DA121BJ

Windmill Street

DA121HQ

Homemead Close

DA122FY

Town

DA122SW

Suffolk Road

DA122AL

Norfolk Road

DA129TR

Town

DA122RS

Admirals Way

DA122EP

Bank Street

DA122AZ

Royal Pier Mews

DA122RT

Russell Road

DA121AN

Windmill Street

DA129RP

Milton Road

DA110BB

High Street

DA110DQ

Imperial Retail Park

DA110DY

Clifton Marine Parade

DA121HN

Clarence Row

DA110DE

Bath Street

DA129TN

Town

DA123WB

Milton Road

DA122RG

Milton Road

DA122DT

The Terrace

DA121LU

Khalsa Avenue

DA121BD

Windmill Street

DA110BP

West Street

DA121AH

Windmill Street

DA110DJ

Church Street

DA110BL

West Street

DA129QH

Milton Road

DA129JR

Milton Road

DA122BY

Park Place

DA121JF

Wellington Street

DA121HG

Home Mead Close

DA121EN

Parrock Street

DA110DF

Bath Street

DA110BN

West Street

DA121NE

Haig Gardens

DA122AH

Berkley Crescent

DA121EE

Peacock Street

DA122RX

Norfolk Road

DA121AF

Windmill Street

DA121ZZ

Milton Road

DA110BZ

Stuart Road