The Downage, Gravesend
House prices, sold prices and local information for DA11 7NB.
At a glance
5 property sales on The Downage, Gravesend have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 3 Jun 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £432,500.
House prices on The Downage compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Downage has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DA11 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £432,500 | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Terraced | 1 | £270,000 | 29 Feb 2016 |
Sold prices on The Downage
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, The Downage DA11 7NB | 3 Jun 2021 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, The Downage DA11 7NB | 14 Jun 2019 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, The Downage DA11 7NB | 4 Dec 2017 | £405,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, The Downage DA11 7NB | 8 Sep 2017 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, The Downage DA11 7NB | 29 Feb 2016 | £270,000 | Terraced | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near The Downage
Crime
425 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Downage in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 131 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 |
| Other theft | 41 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 32 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Public order | 23 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Downage 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 The Downage
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Church of England School 1,631 pupils | All-through Church of England | 4–18 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School 442 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Shears Green Infant School 258 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend 1,398 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Shears Green Junior School 493 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Wrotham Road Primary School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Copperfield Academy 459 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bronte School 147 pupils | Other independent school | 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 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Northfleet station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Ebbsfleet International station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- St George's School (opp, New House Lane) 2 min walk
- St George's School (adj, New House Lane) 2 min walk
- Harden Road (NW-bound, Harden Road) 3 min walk
- Newton Abbot Road (adj, Hartshill Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Old Road West Surgery
30 Old Road West, Gravesend · 0.4 mi - The Shrubbery Surgery
65A Perry Street, Northfleet, Gravesend · 0.4 mi - Pelham Medical Practice
The Grange, 17 Pelham Road, Gravesend · 0.7 mi - Springhead Health
Fleet Health Campus, Vale Road, 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 4 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 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 51.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 25.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 23.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 697 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,777 |
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 DA11
- West Street£169k
- Old Road West£307k
- Springhead Parkway£218k
- Singlewell Road£516k
- Wrotham Road£363k
- Thackeray Drive£467k
- Black Eagle Drive£210k
- Cornfield Drive£408k
- St James Oaks£147k
- Colyer Road£361k
- Covesfield£269k
- Darnley Road£371k