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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 47 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
47
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
21.67(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.26(-41%)
Other theft
5.7(+2%)
Vehicle crime
5.08(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.84(-40%)
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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £384,000 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
Detached11£542,500
Semi-Detached28£469,500
Terraced52£350,000
Flats5£212,000

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

DA125AY

Northridge Road

DA125AH

Lingfield Road

DA121JW

Shrubbery Road

DA125HR

Sun Lane

DA121LL

Spring Grove

DA121NL

Glen View

DA110LN

Old Road West

DA121NG

Old Road East

DA121JZ

South Hill Road

DA125HE

Portland Avenue

DA110SH

Darnley Road

DA121LN

Leith Park Road

DA125HN

Sun Lane

DA125PB

Coombe Road

DA117LJ

Wrotham Road

DA117QD

Pinnocks Avenue

DA125AD

Central Avenue

DA117GJ

Lynton Road South

DA121NP

Echo Square

DA125HY

Kitchener Avenue

DA121PA

The Yews

DA117LD

Cross Lane West

DA125PG

Whitehill Road

DA125QH

The Lapwings

DA125HD

Cross Lane East

DA125HQ

Sun Lane

DA110LR

Old Road West

DA125AB

Central Avenue

DA110LZ

Old Road West

DA117QA

Singlewell Road

DA117PU

Singlewell Road

DA117LZ

Dashwood Road

DA117PS

Leigh Road

DA121NX

Old Road East

DA121JR

Sandy Bank Road

DA110LW

Old Road West

DA121HP

Townfield Corner

DA125QW

Hillside Avenue

DA117QF

Alfred Road

DA117LU

Bartlett Road

DA121PL

Glen View

DA110LJ

Old Road West

DA121JN

Primrose Terrace

DA121QN

Milton Hall Road

DA121QF

Parrock Road

DA125AF

Ferndale Road

DA117LH

Wrotham Road

DA110LP

Elmfield Close

DA121NU

The Parrock

DA125HG

Sun Lane

DA117LA

Old Road West

DA125HA

Cross Lane East

DA125FH

Woodside Mews

DA110QP

Wrotham Road

DA121DJ

Whitehill & Windmill Hill

DA121QD

Old Manor Drive

DA125QA

Sun Lane

DA117LE

Wrotham Road

DA121QQ

Parrock Avenue

DA110QG

Wrotham Road

DA110RW

Essex Road

DA125HB

Cross Lane East

DA117PN

Singlewell Road

DA121LJ

Westhill Close

DA117QW

Trosley Avenue

DA125AA

Devonshire Road

DA125HL

Sun Lane

DA110SZ

Kent Road

DA117PX

Singlewell Road

DA125PF

Whitehill Road

DA110QL

Wrotham Road

DA117LF

Wrotham Road

DA121LF

Tivoli Gardens

DA117LL

Wrotham Road

DA121LS

Glen View

DA121QW

Milton Hall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.