Laurel Avenue, Gravesend
House prices, sold prices and local information for DA12 5QP.
At a glance
13 property sales on Laurel Avenue, Gravesend have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £455,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £408,643. That is 17% above the Gravesend average of £389,225 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Laurel Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DA12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 7 | £408,643 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Terraced | 4 | £288,375 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Detached | 2 | £422,500 | 5 Oct 2022 |
Sold prices on Laurel Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33, Laurel Avenue DA12 5QP | 8 Jul 2026 | £393,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Laurel Avenue DA12 5QP | 27 Mar 2026 | £517,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Laurel Avenue DA12 5QP | 15 Sep 2025 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Laurel Avenue DA12 5QP | 16 Aug 2023 | £410,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Laurel Avenue DA12 5QP | 30 Nov 2022 | £162,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Laurel Avenue DA12 5QP | 14 Oct 2022 | £500,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Laurel Avenue DA12 5QP | 5 Oct 2022 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 34, Laurel Avenue DA12 5QP | 28 Jun 2021 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Laurel Avenue DA12 5QP | 9 Sep 2019 | £420,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 41, Laurel Avenue DA12 5QP | 2 Feb 2018 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Laurel Avenue DA12 5QP | 8 Sep 2017 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Laurel Avenue DA12 5QP | 23 Feb 2017 | £308,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Laurel Avenue DA12 5QP | 29 Apr 2016 | £318,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Laurel Avenue | £350,000 (Sep 2017) → £517,000 (Mar 2026) | +48% over 9 yrs |
| 14, Laurel Avenue | £318,500 (Apr 2016) → £410,000 (Aug 2023) | +29% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Laurel Avenue
Crime
437 crimes were reported within about a mile of Laurel Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 153 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 |
| Other theft | 50 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 33 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Public order | 18 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Laurel Avenue is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Gravesend and Northfleet Flood alert area
- Coast from Dartford to Allhallows Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Laurel Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehill Primary School 515 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.2 mi |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive 1,335 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Gravesend Grammar School 1,495 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 458 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend 869 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Westcourt Primary School 285 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Estuary Academy 30 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Wrotham Road Primary School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Gravesend station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Tilbury Town station 2.5 mi · 49 min walk
- Northfleet station 2.6 mi · 51 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hollybush Road (adj, Whitehill Road) 2 min walk
- Echo Square (W-bound, Old Road East) 3 min walk
- Echo Square (E-bound, Old Road East) 3 min walk
- Echo Square (NE-bound, Sun Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Old Road West Surgery
30 Old Road West, Gravesend · 0.5 mi - Rochester Road Surgery
115 Rochester Road, Gravesend · 0.6 mi - Oakfield Health Centre, Practice 2
Windsor Road, Gravesend · 0.7 mi - Parrock Street Surgery
186 Parrock Street, Gravesend · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 570 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,554 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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