Gravesend Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, End of H1 2026

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The Gravesend property market recorded 914 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £355,000. This places Gravesend £8k above the Kent county median of £347,000, and £70k above the UK national median of £285,000.

Prices in Gravesend have shown strong growth, with a year-on-year change of +3.1%. Within Kent, Gravesend ranks 5th by price out of 12 principal towns, and 12th by transaction volume.

Gravesend median prices have moved from £368,500 in Q1 2025 to £360,000 in Q2 2026, a change of -2.3% over 5 quarters.

Property prices in Gravesend vary significantly by type. The table below compares Gravesend prices with Kent county averages and UK national figures.

Detached homes in Gravesend command £585,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £174,995. The £410k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Gravesend recorded 1 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 0.1% of total sales. New-build supply is limited, potentially indicating either planning constraints or an untapped opportunity for developers.

New-build properties in Gravesend traded at a discount of 0.0% versus existing stock. Developers should focus on specification, design quality, and location to maximise values above comparable second-hand stock.

Across the wider Kent market, 168 new-build completions were recorded — see our Kent property market report for the full county picture.

The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in Gravesend, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £170,000 to £417,500 illustrates the breadth of the Gravesend market.

For developers considering Gravesend, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £355,000 and detached homes at £585,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a Gravesend scheme with a GDV of £585,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £380,250 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

With prices rising 3.1% year-on-year, Gravesend presents a supportive environment for new development. Lenders view positive price momentum favourably when assessing loan applications.

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To put Gravesend's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Kent:

For the full Kent town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Kent property market report.