House prices in Gravesham
The median price paid for a home in Gravesham was £350,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,007 sales. House prices in Gravesham did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 7.7% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Gravesham was 5% lower than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Gravesham was £1,336 a month in August 2026, 5.3% up on a year earlier (ONS). Gravesham had 9.3 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Gravesham stands out
- Gravesham has the 46th fewest home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 0.79 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Gravesham
The median price paid in Gravesham was £350,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,007 sales, or £4,082 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £585,000 | 161 | £4,576 | −2.5% | +9.3% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £400,000 | 313 | £4,417 | 0.0% | +14.3% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £317,000 | 393 | £3,972 | −0.9% | +9.3% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £176,500 | 140 | £3,285 | −5.9% | +0.9% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravesham | £350,000 | 0.0% | +7.7% | £4,082 | −1.7% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Gravesham sold for a median £4,082 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 5% lower than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Gravesham has the 97th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 25th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 20th biggest rise of 64 local authorities in South East.
How many homes sell in Gravesham
873 homes were sold in Gravesham in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.79 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Gravesham were 7.6% up on the year before and 35.4% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 46th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th fewest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Rents in Gravesham
The average private rent in Gravesham was £1,336 a month in August 2026, 5.3% up on a year earlier. Rents in Gravesham are 33.6% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Gravesham has the 92nd highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 29th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Crime in Gravesham
The police recorded 9,505 crimes in Gravesham in the 12 months to August 2026, 9.3 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Gravesham fell 9.9% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 19.8% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.49 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.97 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.45 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.42 |
Gravesham has the 81st highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 10th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Gravesham
Gravesham is the 94th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 94th |
| Income | 103rd |
| Employment | 100th |
| Education and skills | 58th |
| Health | 122nd |
| Crime | 19th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 90th |
| Living environment | 163rd |
Broadband and mobile in Gravesham
83.1% of premises in Gravesham can get gigabit broadband and 97.8% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 73.0% can get full fibre, and 0.3% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 93rd lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
94.7% of premises in Gravesham get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Gravesham
In the year ending June 2025, 7,056 people moved to Gravesham from elsewhere in the UK and 7,424 moved away, a net loss of 368 (3.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Dartford 1,090
- Bexley 641
- Medway 602
Most moved out to
- Medway 1,216
- Dartford 751
- Tonbridge and Malling 294
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Gravesham
How much does a house cost in Gravesham?
The median price paid for a home in Gravesham was £350,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £585,000; semi-detached £400,000; terraced £317,000; flats £176,500.
Are house prices in Gravesham going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Gravesham did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 7.7%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Gravesham?
The average private rent in Gravesham was £1,336 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £910; 2 bed £1,201; 3 bed £1,465; 4+ bed £2,081.
Is Gravesham a safe place to live?
Gravesham had 9.3 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 81st highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Gravesham?
73.0% of premises in Gravesham can get full fibre and 83.1% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Medway 10 km
- Dartford 12 km
- Thurrock 13 km
- Tonbridge and Malling 15 km
- Bexley 19 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.