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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 £290,000. 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): 65
Typical range (middle 50%): £175K – £290K

Based on 65 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
Terraced18£300,000£335
Flats43£182,000£273

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£190,000£342,750£295,000
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£335
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