Echo Court Gravesend, Gravesham
1 address across 1 postcode (DA12), about 60 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 15700965.
- 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 C; Band D in Gravesham costs £2,408 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Fleetway Open Space, is about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Road West Surgery, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 68 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 C (39% of about 640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Aercon Works Alfred Road Gravesend Kent DA11 7QF, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- The Old Barracks Armoury Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 1LZ: up to 13 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Former St Johns Ambulance Brigade H Q Armoury Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 1NB: up to 6 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Gravesham Court/Homemead, Clarence Row, Gravesend: up to 80 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Social Education Centre, Haig Gardens, Gravesend: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Man Of Kent 53 - 57 Wrotham Road Gravesend Kent DA11 0QB: up to 6 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Man Of Kent 53 - 57 Wrotham Road Gravesend Kent DA11 0QB: up to 10 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Parrock Street Car Park, Parrock Street, Gravesend: up to 290 homes, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 30 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA12 5LB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gravesend 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Tilbury Town 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Northfleet 258,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Echo Square Kings Farm | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northfleet - Coopers Arms | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Town Pier Gravesend | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Walsingham House Bays 1-4 Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 50 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 23.7 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 50.1 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Road West Surgery | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nb Pharmacy LTD | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Gravesham Community Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Gravesend Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fleetway Open Space 8,600 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Woodlands Park 5.8 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,170 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,420 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 9.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gravesend Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west. 30 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesend Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| New Tavern Fort, Gravesend, including Milton Chantry | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Gravesend blockhouse | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Westcourt Marshes | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Gravesend Reach | Tidal water | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Claylane Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| New Fish Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| Cobham Valleys | Valley | 4.9 km (3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wrotham Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saint George's Church of England School | All-through | 4–18 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gravesend Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chantry Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Westcourt Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo's Kebabs DA12 1NP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Wing Hing DA12 1NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Echo Supermarket DA12 1NP | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Echo Fish Bar DA12 1NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| No 84 DA12 1QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Larchwood Grove Care Home DA12 1QH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Echo Square House DA12 1QH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Whitehill Food & Wine DA12 5PF | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2023 |
| The Echo DA12 1NR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Sheringham House DA12 1NR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Nelson Court (White Oaks) DA12 1PL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Christchurch Pre School DA12 1NJ | Other catering premises | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Old Prince Of Orange DA12 1NJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Prince Of Prawns DA12 1NJ | Mobile caterer | 330 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Singlewell Food & Wine DA11 7PW | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (14); On or near Portland Avenue (13); On or near Cross Lane East (11); On or near Canterbury Road (7); On or near B261 (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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 5LB: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Old Road East · Sun Lane · Cross Lane East · St Mary's Close · Glen View · Old Manor Drive · The Parrock · Canterbury Road · Ferndale Road · Coombe Road · Spring Grove · Parrock Street
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.