Crown Lane Gravesham
16 addresses across 3 postcodes (DA12), about 630 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 15700204.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £730,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (D: 8, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Gravesham costs £2,408 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Higham, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Shorne Wood Country Park, is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 73 to 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rochester Road Surgery, about 3.3 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often drugs.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £730,000 | £730,000 | £730,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £467,500 | £410,000 | £525,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2019 | THE OUTLOOK DA12 3DY | Detached | £730,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2018 | 4 DA12 3DY | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2018 | 8 DA12 3DY | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2017 | DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE DA12 3DY | Other | £833,118 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Nov 2012 | 8 DA12 3DY | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2009 | 6 DA12 3DY | Detached | £360,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (5); 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (6); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Gravesham in 2026-27: Band D £2,408 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,605 | £1,873 | £2,141 | £2,408 | £2,943 | £3,479 | £4,014 | £4,816 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (27% of about 550 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Shorne Village Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Shorne CA - Ar/10/5.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- CHAPEL OF ST KATHERINE, grade II
- HARMONY HILL AND THE POST OFFICE, grade II
- Prospect Cottage, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 4 March 2027 to 6 March 2027: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 73 m and 78 m above sea level (75 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA12 3DY | 100% | 50% | 0% | 0% |
| DA12 3DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA12 3EA | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Higham 138,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Gravesend 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Sole Street 56,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fairways Shorne | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Waterfront Bus Station Chatham | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Town Pier Gravesend | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 24.9 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 52.4 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Rochester Road Surgery | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Lawsat Pharm LTD | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Gravesend Dental Surgery | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Gravesham Community Hospital | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Specialist Training Centre | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Cobham London Rd, A2 Trunk Road Cashzone | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Shorne Wood Country Park 129 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,230 m² | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Chalk New Allotments 8,970 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Little St Katherine's, a listed building (Grade II*), 270 m south-east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little St Katherine's | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m south-east |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Cobham Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shorne Hill | Hill | 450 m (0.3 miles) south |
| The Warren | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Cats Wood | Wood | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Fenn Wood | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Filborough Marshes | Wetland | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| New Fish Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 16 |
13 of the street's 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Gravesham: see them on the Gravesham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorne Primary School DA12 3DU | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| No3 Coffee Company Ltd DA12 3EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Copperfield Stonehouse Pizza And Carvery DA12 3JW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Crown Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DA12 3DZ: 8 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- DA12 3DY: 7 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- DA12 3EA: 1 address of 55 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Malthouse Lane · Gravesend Road · Forge Lane · Crown Green · Cob Drive
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.