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About

Westcourt is a residential area in the west of Gravesend within the borough of Gravesham. It comprises a mix of mid‑century council housing, terraces and low‑rise flats clustered around small green courts and pedestrian routes that give the neighbourhood its name. Local facilities include a parade of shops, a primary school, a community centre and play areas, while regular bus services connect Westcourt with Gravesend town centre and the railway station for services into London and Kent. Streets are laid out in short runs and cul‑de‑sacs, reflecting the estate planning of the period when much of the area was built.

Everyday life in Westcourt revolves around the local amenities and community groups that meet at the centre. Independent shops and convenience stores serve nearby residents, and pockets of public green space provide places for informal recreation. The area has seen phased refurbishment to improve housing and communal facilities, while its road and bus links make it practical for commuting or accessing town services. For anyone looking at housing or family life in Gravesend, Westcourt presents a residential neighbourhood with straightforward connections to the rest of the town.

Area overview

On average Westcourt has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westcourt is £51,641 per year. There are 3 schools in Westcourt: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westcourt is home to around 7,496 people, with a population density of about 6,322.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westcourt Population
7,496
Population density
6,322 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.29(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.48(+51%)
Other theft
10.81(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.67(+66%)
Drugs
5.34(+100%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,170
68.92%
African
554
7.39%
Other White
503
6.71%
Indian
359
4.79%
Other
122
1.63%
Total population: 7,501

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,367
23.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,298
22.48%
Level 3 (A level)
917
15.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
910
15.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
744
12.88%
Total 16+ residents: 5,775

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
873
30.97%
Owns with a mortgage
859
30.47%
Owns outright
680
24.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
246
8.73%
Other social rented
94
3.33%
Total households: 2,819

Property prices in Westcourt

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Westcourt area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,500 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westcourt 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 Westcourt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£432,500
Semi-Detached24£360,000
Terraced17£340,000

10 years median price trend in Westcourt

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

All postcodes in Westcourt

DA124JE

Hampton Crescent

DA125QY

Taunton Vale

DA124BG

St Dunstans Drive

DA125FG

Truro Road

DA124AZ

St Hildas Way

DA124ET

St Benedicts Avenue

DA125QR

Hillside Avenue

DA124JQ

Jubilee Crescent

DA125QT

Wye Road

DA125RS

Valley Drive

DA121PG

Old Road East

DA124AW

St Patricks Gardens

DA124AY

St Hildas Way

DA124BA

St Alban's Close

DA125QS

Avon Close

DA125PS

Lamorna Avenue

DA125PY

Thomas Drive

DA125RX

Valley Drive

DA124AH

St Columbas Close

DA125RG

Truro Road

DA124AX

Pankhurst Place

DA125SB

Valley Drive

DA124AJ

St Patricks Gardens

DA124JN

St Gregorys Crescent

DA125QZ

Taunton Vale

DA124ED

Freeman Road

DA125QX

Exeter Road

DA125RA

Bristol Road

DA125SG

Valley Drive

DA124SJ

St Francis Avenue

DA125SD

St Albans Gardens

DA124JR

St Gregorys Crescent

DA124TY

Rochester Road

DA125QB

The Sandpipers

DA124SY

St Francis Avenue

DA124AT

St Hildas Way

DA124BW

Cerne Road

DA124HZ

Hampton Crescent

DA124JL

St Gregory's Crescent

DA124DJ

Richmond Drive

DA124JD

Hampton Crescent

DA125PR

Whitehill Road

DA125RR

Valley Drive

DA124JB

Silver Road

DA125LT

Whitehill Lane

DA125HT

Jellicoe Avenue

DA124HH

Medhurst Crescent

DA124AL

St Hildas Way

DA124EX

Lorton Close

DA125SF

St Albans Close

DA124BU

Dorset Crescent

DA125LU

Whitehill Lane

DA125PW

Whitehill Road

DA124BQ

St Dunstans Drive

DA125QE

Lamorna Avenue

DA125RY

Winchester Crescent

DA124JH

Jubilee Crescent

DA125RU

Valley Drive

DA124BL

Cerne Road

DA125SH

Valley Drive

DA125PU

Arnold Road

DA125PZ

Thomas Drive

DA124DS

Forge Lane

DA124EL

St Chads Drive

DA124JJ

Hampton Crescent

DA125RE

Truro Road

DA124JF

Jubilee Crescent

DA125RB

Taunton Vale

DA124BN

Cerne Road

DA125SA

Valley Drive

DA124EH

St Margarets Crescent

DA121PQ

Old Road East

DA125QJ

The Curlews

DA124BS

Beltana Drive

DA124BT

Beltana Drive

DA124EU

St Benedicts Avenue

DA124JA

Hampton Crescent

DA125RF

Truro Road

DA125RT

The Parade

DA124ES

Lindisfarne Close

DA125HS

Cornwell Avenue

DA125LY

Whitehill Lane

DA125NP

Ivy Close

DA125RZ

Winchester Crescent

DA125QN

Hillside Avenue

DA124AF

Jubilee Crescent

DA124BP

Cerne Road

DA124HX

Brown Road

DA124EE

Freeman Road

DA124JG

Jubilee Crescent

DA125QU

Dorchester Road

DA124AE

Jubilee Crescent

DA124AN

St Patricks Gardens

DA124HA

Lorton Close

DA124BH

St Dunstans Drive

DA125LS

Whitehill Road

DA125PX

Porchfield Close

DA124AQ

St Aidans Way

DA124AG

St Aidans Way

DA124HQ

Medhurst Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.