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DA12 4PU

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Higham & Shorne

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Detailed insights for DA12 4PU

Overview

Postcode DA12 4PU is located in a major urban area, within the Higham & Shorne ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Higham & Shorne area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Higham & Shorne is £67,019 per year. The nearest station is Gravesend, about 2.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Higham & Shorne has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,686 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Higham & Shorne has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Higham & Shorne is £67,019 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from DA12 4PU.

Flood risk

No risk

Higham & Shorne near DA12 4PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gravesend located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
978.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.26(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.27(+44%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.85(-75%)
Burglary
7.85(+202%)
Vehicle crime
4.99(+35%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
71.43%
Indian
40
15.04%
African
16
6.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.63%
Pakistani
4
1.5%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
48
21.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
18.55%
No qualifications
38
17.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.22%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
56.48%
Owns with a mortgage
41
37.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.7%
Social rents from council
1
0.93%
Other social rented
1
0.93%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Higham & Shorne

Median price£420,000
Price per sq ft£438
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £546K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £438 per square foot) in Higham & Shorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Higham & Shorne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£650,250£414
Semi-Detached35£400,000£456
Terraced7£375,000£458
Flats2£171,500£284

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Higham & Shorne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higham & Shorne.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£460,000£333,750£267,500
2017£575,000£327,500£315,000
2018£470,000£345,000£300,000
2019£547,500£365,000£296,000
2020£625,000£347,500£282,000
2021£630,000£375,000£315,000
2022£560,000£396,250£321,500
2023£560,000£387,000£282,500
2024£587,500£365,000£300,000
2025£650,000£400,000£325,000
2026£597,750£383,750£515,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higham & Shorne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higham & Shorne.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£319£328£346
2017£373£368£330
2018£357£369£360
2019£387£345£353
2020£365£345£354
2021£400£380£369
2022£440£431£400
2023£485£455£364
2024£442£407£426
2025£417£438£394
2026£445£457£409
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higham & Shorne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Higham & Shorne in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 4PU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA12 4PU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202648, Vigilant Way, Gravesend, DA12 4PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
16 Dec 202532, Vigilant Way, Gravesend, DA12 4PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
07 Feb 20255, Genesta Glade, Gravesend, DA12 4PRDetachedFreehold£385,000
30 Sept 20252, Thelma Close, Gravesend, DA12 4LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
31 Oct 2025354, Thong Lane, Gravesend, DA12 4LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the DA12 4PU postcode area, located within Higham & Shorne, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA12 4PU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryThamesview SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRiverview Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRiverview Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA12 4PU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA12 4PU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutterWhinfell Way, Gravesend, DA12 4RUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miTesco ExpressWhinfell Way, Gravesend, DA12 4SFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miMorrisons DailyLeander Drive, Gravesend, DA12 4NGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gravesham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,542
Band B£1,799
Band C£2,056
Band D£2,313
Band E£2,827
Band F£3,341
Band G£3,855
Band H£4,626

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DA12 4PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Ashenden

Higham & Shorne - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jordan Michael David Meade

Higham & Shorne - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Leslie Mark Pearton

Higham & Shorne - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Lauren Sullivan

Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictGraveshamE07000109
Parliamentary ConstituencyGraveshamE14001254
WardHigham & ShorneE05014915
ParishShorneE04004939
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Higham & ShorneE02005064
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gravesham 010DE01024300
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA12 4PU

Is DA12 4PU (Higham & Shorne) safe?

The area around DA12 4PU records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near DA12 4PU?

The median sale price around DA12 4PU in Higham & Shorne is £420,000 (about £438 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA12 4PU?

There are 5 schools close to DA12 4PU, including Thamesview School (Good), Riverview Infant School (Good) and Riverview Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA12 4PU?

DA12 4PU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,686 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA12 4PU (Higham & Shorne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gravesham covering DA12 4PU is Lauren Sullivan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Helen Ashenden (Conservative and Unionist Party), Jordan Michael David Meade (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Leslie Mark Pearton (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.