Shirley Close, Gravesend
House prices, sold prices and local information for DA12 4XR.
At a glance
8 property sales on Shirley Close, Gravesend have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £525,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £328,333. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Shirley Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Shirley Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DA12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £328,333 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £427,500 | 26 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on Shirley Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7A, Shirley Close DA12 4XR | 26 Jun 2026 | £525,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Shirley Close DA12 4XR | 25 Oct 2024 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Shirley Close DA12 4XR | 31 Aug 2023 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Shirley Close DA12 4XR | 21 Apr 2022 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Shirley Close DA12 4XR | 22 Jan 2021 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Shirley Close DA12 4XR | 16 Nov 2018 | £312,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Shirley Close DA12 4XR | 28 Nov 2017 | £267,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Shirley Close DA12 4XR | 29 Sep 2017 | £326,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Shirley Close | £326,000 (Sep 2017) → £410,000 (Oct 2024) | +26% over 7 yrs |
| 11, Shirley Close | £267,000 (Nov 2017) → £325,000 (Jan 2021) | +22% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Shirley Close
Crime
95 crimes were reported within about a mile of Shirley Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Drugs | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Shirley Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Gravesend and Northfleet Flood alert area
- North Kent Marshes between Shorne Marsh and Allhallows 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 Shirley Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estuary Academy 30 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Westcourt Primary School 285 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Thamesview School 978 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Tymberwood Academy 394 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive 1,335 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend 869 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Riverview Academy 784 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Gravesend Grammar School 1,495 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.3 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 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
- Higham station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Tilbury Town station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Chalk Road (adj, Rochester Road) 3 min walk
- Chalk Road (opp, Rochester Road) 3 min walk
- Havisham Road (adj, Chalk Road) 5 min walk
- Havisham Road (opp, Chalk Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Rochester Road Surgery
115 Rochester Road, Gravesend · 1.0 mi - Parrock Street Surgery
186 Parrock Street, Gravesend · 1.9 mi - Oakfield Health Centre, Practice 2
Windsor Road, Gravesend · 1.9 mi - Old Road West Surgery
30 Old Road West, Gravesend · 1.9 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 7 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 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 949 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,210 |
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.
Nearby streets in DA12
- Rochester Road£352k
- Old Road East£373k
- Glen View£186k
- Lower Higham Road£404k
- Valley Drive£338k
- Fenners Marsh£246k
- Thong Lane£355k
- Sun Lane£421k
- Livingstone Road£354k
- Chalk Road£252k
- Marling Way£408k
- Mackenzie Way£266k