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About

Windmill Hill is a residential neighbourhood on the western edge of Gravesend. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, terraced homes, and modern developments, set on a gentle incline.

Its name comes from the historic windmill that once stood at its summit, a site now occupied by a distinctive water tower. This elevated position provides open views across the Thames Estuary towards Tilbury.

Area overview

On average Windmill Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Windmill Hill is £65,352 per year. There are 3 schools in Windmill Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Windmill Hill is home to around 9,645 people, with a population density of about 5,433.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Windmill Hill Population
9,645
Population density
5,433.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.12(-27%)
Other theft
7.36(+32%)
Vehicle crime
6.12(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.12(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.15(-36%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,720
69.64%
Indian
944
9.78%
Other White
606
6.28%
Other
315
3.26%
African
243
2.52%
Total population: 9,649

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,560
32.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,440
18.23%
No qualifications
1,252
15.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,160
14.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
782
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 7,901

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,444
38.21%
Owns with a mortgage
1,352
35.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
673
17.81%
Other social rented
134
3.55%
Social rents from council
89
2.36%
Total households: 3,779

Property prices in Windmill Hill

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 in Windmill Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,500 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Windmill Hill 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 Windmill Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£625,000
Flats6£223,000
Semi-Detached24£472,500
Terraced55£350,000

10 years median price trend in Windmill Hill

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

All postcodes in Windmill Hill

DA121NU

The Parrock

DA121NY

Hillside Drive

DA125HE

Portland Avenue

DA125PG

Whitehill Road

DA125QG

Hollybush Road

DA110QG

Wrotham Road

DA117LF

Wrotham Road

DA117PR

Park Road

DA121JR

Sandy Bank Road

DA110QA

Trafalgar Road

DA121QQ

Parrock Avenue

DA121QW

Milton Hall Road

DA121QG

Parrock Avenue

DA121QL

Milton Avenue

DA125HL

Sun Lane

DA117LZ

Dashwood Road

DA110LW

Old Road West

DA117PN

Singlewell Road

DA121LQ

Portland Villas

DA110RW

Essex Road

DA117QN

Trosley Avenue

DA121NG

Old Road East

DA121NJ

Old Road East

DA125PE

Whitehill Road

DA117LG

Hillingdon Road

DA125AB

Central Avenue

DA125AP

Malvina Avenue

DA125HH

Cross Lane East

DA117QQ

Woodfield Avenue

DA117QW

Trosley Avenue

DA121QH

Parrock Road

DA125AD

Central Avenue

DA125FH

Woodside Mews

DA125PB

Coombe Road

DA110QH

Wrotham Road

DA117PW

Singlewell Road

DA121DN

Whitehill & Windmill Hill

DA121LB

Clarence Place

DA122QU

Church Walk

DA125AY

Northridge Road

DA125PA

St Marys Close

DA125QP

Laurel Avenue

DA117NF

Lynton Road South

DA121PF

Old Road East

DA121HE

Parrock Street

DA121LD

Clarence Place

DA110PZ

Salem Villas

DA117QF

Alfred Road

DA125HF

Portland Avenue

DA125HN

Sun Lane

DA110SY

Kent Road

DA117QB

Cross Lane West

DA125HG

Sun Lane

DA117PX

Singlewell Road

DA117QE

Alfred Road

DA121JZ

South Hill Road

DA121LL

Spring Grove

DA125QD

The Turnstones

DA110QJ

Wrotham Road

DA117GJ

Lynton Road South

DA117PY

Cross Lane West

DA125AQ

Smarts Road

DA110LR

Old Road West

DA110SL

Essex Road

DA125QH

The Lapwings

DA110SP

Essex Road

DA121LH

Windmill Street

DA121LP

Glen View

DA121QD

Old Manor Drive

DA117LB

Wrotham Road

DA117LE

Wrotham Road

DA121NR

Old Road East

DA121LW

Leith Park Road

DA121QZ

Pine Avenue

DA110SR

Darnley Road

DA125QA

Sun Lane

DA125QW

Hillside Avenue

DA125AA

Devonshire Road

DA125PQ

Whitehill Road

DA122PR

Church Walk

DA125AH

Lingfield Road

DA125HY

Kitchener Avenue

DA121PE

Old Road East

DA121JN

Primrose Terrace

DA125AW

Central Avenue

DA125HP

Sharland Road

DA117PU

Singlewell Road

DA125PL

Whitehill Road

DA110JH

Pelham Road

DA110SJ

Weavers Close

DA121NQ

Old Road East

DA121QF

Parrock Road

DA125AE

Ferndale Road

DA125HQ

Sun Lane

DA121JS

Constitution Crescent

DA121JX

South Hill Road

DA110LJ

Old Road West

DA117LJ

Wrotham Road

DA121JT

Constitution Hill

DA121JU

Royal Oak Terrace

Data Sources

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