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About

Westcourt is a residential ward situated in the southeastern part of Gravesham, bordering the River Thames. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes, alongside some modern developments. Its layout is functional, with local shops and services concentrated along the main roads to serve the community.

A notable local landmark is the large Westcourt Farm shopping centre, which provides a major retail focus. The ward contains several green spaces, including the playing fields at Gravesend Rugby Club. Industrial and commercial units are located along its eastern margins, near the A226 road, reflecting the area's mixed-use character within the broader borough.

Area overview

On average Westcourt has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 40.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westcourt is £54,526 per year. There are 1 schools in Westcourt: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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
3/10
Social housing
40.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Westcourt

Median price£340,500
Price per sq ft£379
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £389K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £340,500 (about £379 per square foot) in Westcourt area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westcourt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£405,000£442
Semi-Detached18£340,500£378
Terraced17£340,000£384
Flats1£140,000£153

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westcourt

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westcourt.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£270,000
2017£275,000£255,000
2018£279,611£253,000
2019£285,000£265,000
2020£280,000£261,500
2021£303,500£285,000
2022£322,500£318,500
2023£350,000£318,500
2024£337,500£321,000
2025£340,000£321,000
2026£381,750£322,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westcourt.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westcourt.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310£301
2017£315£286
2018£308£286
2019£312£290
2020£327£293
2021£341£331
2022£385£360
2023£357£388
2024£353£348
2025£390£358
2026£385£388
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westcourt.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westcourt 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 Westcourt ward.

Local councillors

Karina O'Malley

Westcourt - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Lenny Rolles

Westcourt - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Westcourt

What is the average house price in Westcourt?

The median sale price in Westcourt is £340,500 (about £379 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Westcourt?

Westcourt has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Westcourt?

Westcourt scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Westcourt sits around rank 6,734 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 Westcourt?

The average household income in Westcourt is around £54,526 per year, and 41% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Westcourt?

Westcourt is represented by 2 elected councillors: Karina O'Malley (Labour Party) and Lenny Rolles (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Westcourt

DA124DX

Barr Road

DA125SB

Valley Drive

DA124HE

Medhurst Gardens

DA124AE

Jubilee Crescent

DA124HT

Hibernia Drive

DA124AG

St Aidans Way

DA124DS

Forge Lane

DA124JQ

Jubilee Crescent

DA124BJ

St Dunstans Drive

DA124HD

Cruden Road

DA124HX

Brown Road

DA124HF

Medhurst Gardens

DA124DD

Ionia Walk

DA124JY

Cervia Way

DA124AW

St Patricks Gardens

DA124EA

Bourne Road

DA124JB

Silver Road

DA124HS

Doria Drive

DA124JE

Hampton Crescent

DA121PG

Old Road East

DA124AL

St Hildas Way

DA124AP

St Hildas Way

DA124ES

Lindisfarne Close

DA124AQ

St Aidans Way

DA124EF

Freeman Road

DA124EG

Freeman Road

DA124AT

St Hildas Way

DA124DJ

Richmond Drive

DA124HZ

Hampton Crescent

DA124JW

St Gregory's Crescent

DA124HP

Cruden Road

DA124ED

Freeman Road

DA124AY

St Hildas Way

DA124HL

Medhurst Crescent

DA124JL

St Gregory's Crescent

DA124JS

St Gregorys Crescent

DA124JA

Hampton Crescent

DA124HH

Medhurst Crescent

DA124BA

St Alban's Close

DA124DY

Barr Road

DA124AJ

St Patricks Gardens

DA124JH

Jubilee Crescent

DA124JF

Jubilee Crescent

DA124JD

Hampton Crescent

DA124JN

St Gregorys Crescent

DA124EJ

St Margarets Crescent

DA121PQ

Old Road East

DA124JG

Jubilee Crescent

DA124EB

Bourne Road

DA124HQ

Medhurst Crescent

DA124EU

St Benedicts Avenue

DA124EQ

Westcourt Parade

DA124LS

Vanquisher Walk

DA124HY

Hampton Crescent

DA124HG

Medhurst Gardens

DA124BQ

St Dunstans Drive

DA124AH

St Columbas Close

DA124BG

St Dunstans Drive

DA124HN

Kenia Walk

DA124AF

Jubilee Crescent

DA124JR

St Gregorys Crescent

DA124JZ

Cervia Way

DA124EL

St Chads Drive

DA124AX

Pankhurst Place

DA124EE

Freeman Road

DA124JP

St Gregorys Crescent

DA125SG

Valley Drive

DA124HA

Lorton Close

DA124BH

St Dunstans Drive

DA124AZ

St Hildas Way

DA124HR

Cruden Road

DA124HJ

Medhurst Crescent

DA124DZ

Barr Road

DA124AN

St Patricks Gardens

DA124HW

Rumania Walk

DA124DT

Maclean Terrace

DA125RR

Valley Drive

DA124EX

Lorton Close

DA124DU

Barr Road

DA125RU

Valley Drive

DA124ET

St Benedicts Avenue

DA124JJ

Hampton Crescent

DA124EH

St Margarets Crescent