Postcode ME2 3UL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Higham & Shorne area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Higham & Shorne is £50,500 per year. The nearest station is Cuxton located about 2.0 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Higham & Shorne has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Higham & Shorne has a high crime rate, with approximately 141.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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.
The average income of residents in Higham & Shorne is £50,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ME2 3UL.
Higham & Shorne near ME2 3UL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cuxton located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £508,000 in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £299,995 up to £1,130,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £590,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £470,750 |
| Terraced | 3 | £358,000 |
10 year median price trend in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
Annual council tax rates for Gravesham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.