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About

Woodlands ward lies on the northern edge of Gravesham borough, primarily characterised by residential development. The area consists largely of housing estates and suburban streets, with a mix of property types. It is bordered by the A2 road to the south, which serves as a major transport route. Local amenities include several schools and convenience retail, catering to the needs of the community. The ward contains areas of managed green space and playing fields for recreational use.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Woodlands Park area, which provides a central green focus. The ward's layout is defined by its position adjacent to the Gravesend to Rochester railway line. Housing patterns show post-war expansion, with some more recent infill development. Public transport connections link residents to Gravesend town centre and wider Kent. The area maintains a quiet, predominantly residential character distinct from the more industrial Thames-side parts of the borough.

Area overview

On average Woodlands has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodlands is £62,620 per year. There are 2 schools in Woodlands: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Woodlands

Median price£392,500
Price per sq ft£396
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£339K – £463K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 (about £396 per square foot) in Woodlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,000 up to £1,280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£577,500£437
Semi-Detached23£415,000£435
Terraced37£355,000£383
Flats2£212,000£315

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodlands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£462,500£200,000£380,000£300,000
2017£565,000£183,500£353,750£295,000
2018£475,000£182,000£317,000£288,500
2019£438,500£205,000£335,000£290,000
2020£467,450£227,000£379,995£305,000
2021£549,998£165,550£391,950£327,000
2022£594,995£270,000£429,995£360,000
2023£549,995£264,998£445,000£325,000
2024£625,000£172,500£380,000£371,000
2025£580,000£212,000£414,000£355,000
2026£550,000£438,500£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodlands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281£362£279£300
2017£359£386£339£321
2018£383£376£334£298
2019£392£289£373£312
2020£388£357£367£358
2021£407£360£449£378
2022£475£411£494£389
2023£438£394£445£358
2024£425£339£417£342
2025£451£315£425£383
2026£423£406£371
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodlands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woodlands in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Woodlands

What is the average house price in Woodlands?

The median sale price in Woodlands is £392,500 (about £396 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Woodlands?

Woodlands has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Woodlands?

Woodlands scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Woodlands sits around rank 20,749 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 Woodlands?

The average household income in Woodlands is around £62,620 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Woodlands?

Woodlands is represented by 3 elected councillors: Alan Charles Metcalf (Conservative and Unionist Party), Benjamin Sizer (Conservative and Unionist Party) and David Shaun Beattie (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Woodlands

DA125EL

Goodwood Crescent

DA125HF

Portland Avenue

DA117DH

Hither Fields

DA117GL

Tillage Gardens

DA117BF

Southfields Green

DA117BU

Nursery Mews

DA117GD

Fallow Field

DA117FE

Cornfield Drive

DA117GS

Plough Road

DA117GN

Daisy Walk

DA117NR

Watling Street

DA125AE

Ferndale Road

DA125EY

Goodwood Crescent

DA117RL

Singlewell Road

DA125EW

Sandown Road

DA117LH

Wrotham Road

DA125AD

Central Avenue

DA125AL

Ascot Road

DA117BJ

North Lane

DA117QN

Trosley Avenue

DA117RB

Singlewell Road

DA125BD

Ridgeway Avenue

DA117FT

Cornfield Drive

DA117PR

Park Road

DA117NN

Dennis Road

DA125BJ

Kings Drive

DA117LL

Wrotham Road

DA125EQ

Hever Court Road

DA125HH

Cross Lane East

DA117LD

Cross Lane West

DA117LZ

Dashwood Road

DA125AP

Malvina Avenue

DA117FU

Cornfield Drive

DA117LP

New House Lane

DA117RQ

Brenchley Avenue

DA117NW

Dennis Road

DA117FG

Coldharbour Road

DA125UR

Hever Court Road

DA125AG

Smarts Road

DA117BB

Nursery Grove

DA117NF

Lynton Road South

DA117PX

Singlewell Road

DA117FA

Pomarium Close

DA117NX

Orchard Avenue

DA125AA

Devonshire Road

DA117PN

Singlewell Road

DA117FP

Cornfield Drive

DA117QA

Singlewell Road

DA117PW

Singlewell Road

DA117RX

Broadwood

DA117LJ

Wrotham Road

DA117GB

Buttercup Walk

DA117QB

Cross Lane West

DA117NT

Old Watling Street

DA117FJ

Cornfield Drive

DA117PT

Singlewell Road

DA125BW

Windsor Road

DA117GA

Haywain Drive

DA125HJ

Portland Avenue

DA117RW

Singlewell Road

DA125BN

Windsor Road

DA117NL

Wentworth Close

DA125EJ

Jubilee Cottages

DA117NE

Lynton Road South

DA117LS

Meadow Road

DA125LQ

Oak Road

DA117LU

Bartlett Road

DA117RZ

Singlewell Road

DA117LF

Wrotham Road

DA125AN

Central Avenue

DA125EG

Hever Court Road

DA125HE

Portland Avenue

DA117NP

Watling Street

DA125LG

Oak Road

DA117LR

Meadow Road

DA117FN

Cornfield Drive

DA117LG

Hillingdon Road

DA117GJ

Lynton Road South

DA125EN

Sandown Road

DA125BF

Epsom Close

DA117QF

Alfred Road

DA117NZ

Chalky Bank

DA117NB

The Downage

DA117FS

Coldharbour Road

DA125AH

Lingfield Road

DA125AS

Aintree Close

DA117RH

Singlewell Road

DA117PA

Golf Links Avenue

DA117RF

Singlewell Road

DA117QQ

Woodfield Avenue

DA117LT

Farmcroft

DA125AJ

Gatwick Road

DA117RG

Brenchley Avenue

DA117FQ

Cornfield Drive

DA125HD

Cross Lane East

DA125AB

Central Avenue

DA117ND

Barnfield

DA117LE

Wrotham Road

DA117GW

Shire Close

DA125LF

Elm Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.