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DA13 9LB

Worcester Close

Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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Detailed insights for DA13 9LB

Overview

Postcode DA13 9LB is located in a rural town, within the Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Istead Rise & Meopham area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Istead Rise & Meopham is £64,535 per year. The nearest station is Meopham, about 1.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Istead Rise & Meopham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,837 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Istead Rise & Meopham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Istead Rise & Meopham is £64,535 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from DA13 9LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Istead Rise & Meopham near DA13 9LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Meopham located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
2,715.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.78(+36%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.12(-74%)
Shoplifting
5.41(-32%)
Vehicle crime
3.79(+2%)
Other theft
2.71(-52%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
313
90.2%
Irish
7
2.02%
Other
7
2.02%
Arab
5
1.44%
Indian
3
0.86%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
29.08%
Level 3 (A level)
49
17.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.67%
No qualifications
44
15.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
52.21%
Owns with a mortgage
49
36.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.29%
Other social rented
2
1.47%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

Median price£509,000
Price per sq ft£463
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£435K – £609K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £509,000 (about £463 per square foot) in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £299,995 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£598,750£463
Semi-Detached27£466,000£464
Terraced3£435,000£522

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£502,500£345,000£351,250
2017£515,000£350,000£287,500
2018£450,000£375,000£300,000
2019£513,750£375,000£305,000
2020£480,000£409,950£391,498
2021£575,000£405,000£330,000
2022£650,000£450,000£505,000
2023£597,500£470,000£565,000
2024£595,000£440,000£354,000
2025£600,000£477,500£425,000
2026£586,250£435,000£435,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380£369£461
2017£370£380£431
2018£412£366£380
2019£372£374£544
2020£379£378£427
2021£425£406£664
2022£464£461£482
2023£465£422£382
2024£467£457£487
2025£454£457£522
2026£476£410£378
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA13 9LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA13 9LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 202536, Worcester Close, Gravesend, DA13 9LBDetachedFreehold£485,000
01 Apr 202629, Northumberland Road, Gravesend, DA13 9JPDetachedFreehold£475,000
19 Sept 202552, Northumberland Road, Gravesend, DA13 9JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£535,000
26 Nov 202544, Istead Rise, Gravesend, DA13 9JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£466,000
14 Feb 202534, Brookside Road, Gravesend, DA13 9JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000

Schools

In the DA13 9LB postcode area, located within Istead Rise & Meopham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA13 9LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryIstead Rise Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA13 9LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA13 9LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIstead Convenience StoreThe Drove Way, Gravesham, DA13 9JWWalking directions to Istead Convenience Store
0.1 miCo-op Food62 Istead Rise, Gravesend, DA13 9JFWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 DA13 9LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dakota Dibben

Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Samir Jassal

Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Lauren Sullivan

Gravesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictGraveshamE07000109
Parliamentary ConstituencyGraveshamE14001254
ParishGravesham, unparished areaE43000087
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Istead Rise & MeophamE02005066
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gravesham 012BE01024269
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA13 9LB

Is DA13 9LB (Istead Rise & Meopham) safe?

The area around DA13 9LB records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near DA13 9LB?

The median sale price around DA13 9LB in Istead Rise & Meopham is £509,000 (about £463 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA13 9LB?

There is 1 school close to DA13 9LB, including Istead Rise Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA13 9LB?

DA13 9LB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,837 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA13 9LB (Istead Rise & Meopham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gravesham covering DA13 9LB is Lauren Sullivan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dakota Dibben (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Samir Jassal (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.