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Woodlands

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Crime
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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. The median sale price in Woodlands is £390,000 (around £395 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £473,000. 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: £390,000
Price per sq ft: £395
Sales (last 12 months): 102
Typical range (middle 50%): £350K – £473K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £395 per square foot) in Woodlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,600 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
Detached20£605,000£458
Semi-Detached29£415,000£435
Terraced51£361,000£373
Flats2£240,000£346

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£590,000£215,000£415,000£357,500
2026£600,000—£412,500£358,750
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£465£307£423£376
2026£436—£392£368
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.

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 Woodlands ward.

Local councillors

Alan Charles Metcalf

Woodlands - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Benjamin Sizer

Woodlands - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

David Shaun Beattie

Woodlands - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative