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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

DA125JD

Jellicoe Avenue West

DA117LQ

Hillingdon Road

DA125BE

Ridgeway Avenue

DA125HA

Cross Lane East

DA125HJ

Portland Avenue

DA110LX

The Avenue

DA117QG

Woodfield Avenue

DA121LJ

Westhill Close

DA121NX

Old Road East

DA117LL

Wrotham Road

DA121LG

Windmill Street

DA125PD

Canterbury Road

DA121QY

Pine Avenue

DA121NW

Old Road East

DA110LP

Elmfield Close

DA110SZ

Kent Road

DA117LH

Wrotham Road

DA121LS

Glen View

DA121NS

Park Avenue

DA125AG

Smarts Road

DA125AN

Central Avenue

DA125AZ

Northridge Road

DA125HB

Cross Lane East

DA117NE

Lynton Road South

DA121PA

The Yews

DA117QD

Pinnocks Avenue

DA125HD

Cross Lane East

DA110LN

Old Road West

DA117LP

New House Lane

DA117PZ

Cross Lane West

DA125PJ

Whitehill Road

DA121LN

Leith Park Road

DA117LS

Meadow Road

DA121NL

Glen View

DA125AF

Ferndale Road

DA117LA

Old Road West

DA117PP

Mead Road

DA125AJ

Gatwick Road

DA125HR

Sun Lane

DA117QA

Singlewell Road

DA121PL

Glen View

DA125AL

Ascot Road

DA110LH

Old Road West

DA110QL

Wrotham Road

DA117LD

Cross Lane West

DA125LB

Sun Lane

DA110LZ

Old Road West

DA110SH

Darnley Road

DA117LR

Meadow Road

DA117PS

Leigh Road

DA121LR

Spire Close

DA121PB

Old Road East

DA110JF

Pelham Road

DA121JP

Windmill Street

DA121NT

Joy Road

DA125QQ

Hollybush Road

DA117QH

St Thomass Avenue

DA110LL

Old Road West

DA121JW

Shrubbery Road

DA110SN

Darnley Road

DA117LU

Bartlett Road

DA110DU

Wrotham Road

DA121HP

Townfield Corner

DA117LX

Cross Lane West

DA121JY

Hillside Terrace

DA121LF

Tivoli Gardens

DA121QE

Parrock Road

DA125HW

Sun Lane

DA110QP

Wrotham Road

DA117PT

Singlewell Road

DA121ND

Spring Grove

DA121NP

Echo Square

DA125PF

Whitehill Road

DA121DJ

Whitehill & Windmill Hill

DA121QN

Milton Hall Road

DA125PH

Whitehill Road

Data Sources

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