Property Data OutlookGravesham
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Gravesham
Key indicators for buyers
The Gravesham market is moderately favourable for buyers. Affordability has improved from a peak of 11.0x in 2021 to 8.9x today. Rising rents (£1,314/mo, +6.9%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Gravesham costs 8.9x the local median salary — stretched, improving from a peak of 11.0x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Gravesham is £1,314, up 6.9% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Gravesham price of £347,845 with a 25% deposit (£87k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,373 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,373) are £59 more than renting (£1,314). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £87k — it would take around 9 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
22, ST JAMES OAKS DA11 0QT | Flat/Maisonette | £140,000 | 30 Jan 2026 |
65, RICHMOND DRIVE DA12 4DJ | Semi-detached | £315,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
90, ST JAMES OAKS DA11 0QU | Flat/Maisonette | £155,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
84, TENNYSON WALK, NORTHFLEET DA11 8LR | Semi-detached | £475,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
42, NURSERY GROVE DA11 7BB | Terraced | £307,500 | 22 Jan 2026 |
18, COBSDENE DA12 5JB | Terraced | £274,000 | 20 Jan 2026 |
40, BEECHWOOD DRIVE, MEOPHAM DA13 0TX | Detached |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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