About Gravesend

Gravesend is a town located in Kent, England, within the DA12 postcode area. It lies on the south bank of the River Thames and is approximately 20 miles east of Central London. The town has a rich maritime heritage, which is evident in its riverside setting and historical buildings. Gravesend is served by a railway station that connects it to London, making it a convenient location for commuters. The town features several parks and green spaces, offering residents and visitors a chance to enjoy outdoor activities. The Gravesend Borough Market is a notable spot for local produce and goods, while the nearby Thames Path provides scenic walks along the river. Additionally, the town is home to various shops, cafes, and restaurants, catering to a range of tastes and preferences.

Local Government

District Gravesham
County Kent
Ward Central
Constituency Gravesham
Parish Gravesham, unparished area
Region South East

Property Prices 11,542 sales

Average Price £370K
£1K — £40.05M
Detached £570K 1,686
Semi £380K 3,278
Terraced £302K 4,308
Flat £174K 1,829

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Gravesend Train Station 0.6 miles
Tilbury Town Train Station 1.6 miles
Northfleet Train Station 2.4 miles
Ebbsfleet International Train Station 2.6 miles
East Tilbury Train Station 3 miles
Swanscombe Train Station 3 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

56 Primary
17 Secondary
7 Other
Chantry Community Academy Primary 0.3 miles Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Gravesend Grammar School Secondary 0.6 miles St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Primary 0.7 miles Wrotham Road Primary School Primary 0.8 miles St John's Catholic Comprehensive Secondary 0.9 miles Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Secondary 1.1 miles Westcourt Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Whitehill Primary School Primary 1.2 miles North West Kent Alternative Provision Service PRU 1.2 miles Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Primary 1.3 miles Northfleet Nursery School Nursery 1.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Milton 0 yards Denton 0.9 miles Rosherville 1.2 miles Perry Street 1.4 miles Chalk 1.4 miles Tilbury 1.4 miles New House 1.8 miles Northfleet 1.9 miles Biggin 1.9 miles Riverview Park 2 miles Low Street 2 miles Singlewell 2.5 miles

Streets in Gravesend 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Road 2 Abbots Field 1 Admers Wood 1 Admirals Way 2 Aintree Close 1 Albert Murray Close 1 Albion Parade 3 Albion Terrace 3 Alders Court 1 Alexandra Road 2 Alfred Place 1 Alfred Road 2 All Saints Road 2 Allens Mead 1 Allington Close 1 Amsterdam Way 1 Anglesea Place 1 Appleshaw Close 1 Apsledene 1 Arcadia Road 1 Ariel Close 1 Armoury Drive 3 Arnold Avenue 1 Arnold Road 1 Artemis Close 2 Arthur Street 2 Arthur Street West 1 Artillery Row 1 Ascot Road 1 Ash Keys 1

Postcodes in Gravesend 50 shown View all postcodes

DA11 0AA DA11 0AB DA11 0AD DA11 0AE DA11 0AF DA11 0AH DA11 0AN DA11 0AP DA11 0AQ DA11 0AR DA11 0AS DA11 0AT DA11 0AU DA11 0AW DA11 0AX DA11 0AY DA11 0AZ DA11 0BA DA11 0BB DA11 0BD DA11 0BE DA11 0BF DA11 0BG DA11 0BH DA11 0BJ DA11 0BL DA11 0BN DA11 0BP DA11 0BQ DA11 0BS DA11 0BT DA11 0BW DA11 0BX DA11 0BY DA11 0BZ DA11 0DA DA11 0DB DA11 0DD DA11 0DE DA11 0DF DA11 0DG DA11 0DH DA11 0DJ DA11 0DL DA11 0DN DA11 0DP DA11 0DQ DA11 0DR DA11 0DT DA11 0DU

Notable & Famous People from Gravesend 10 people

Alec Shelbrooke
Politician
British politician (born 1976)
David Rutley
Politician
British politician (born 1961)
Derek Barton
Chemist
English organic chemist (1918–1998)
Gemma Arterton
Actor
British actress
George Collins
Cricketer
cricketer (1889-1949)
George E. P. Box
University teacher
British statistician (1919-2013)
Jessica Dismorr
Writer
English painter and illustrator (1885-1939)
Neil McDonald
Writer
British chess player
Paul Whibley
Soldier
British biathlete
Thom Gunn
Writer
English poet (1929-2004)