Henhurst Road Henhurst, Gravesham
38 addresses across 3 postcodes (DA12), about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 15700364.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £690,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (E: 7, F: 1, G: 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 29% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sole Street, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jeskyns Community Woodland, is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 68 to 80 m above sea level.
- Noise: 29 of its 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Downs Way Medical Practice, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £690,000 | £690,000 | £690,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £257,500 | £245,000 | £270,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £105,250 | £100,500 | £110,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £121,000 | £121,000 | £121,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | £100,000 | £86,000 | £114,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2024 | 2, LONGVIEW DA12 3AN | Semi-detached | £520,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Dec 2018 | WHITE HOUSE DA12 3AN | Detached | £475,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Sep 2016 | THE FORGE DA12 3AN | Other | £125,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Jan 2016 | FORGE COTTAGE DA12 3AN | Detached | £690,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2015 | 1, LONGVIEW DA12 3AN | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2015 | 2, LONGVIEW DA12 3AN | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2011 | 1, LONGVIEW DA12 3AN | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 2 May 2007 | ROWAN COTTAGE DA12 3AN | Semi-detached | £450,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2003 | FORGE COTTAGE DA12 3AN | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2001 | 1, LONGVIEW DA12 3AN | Semi-detached | £100,500 | |
| 1 Jun 2001 | 2, LONGVIEW DA12 3AN | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 4 Oct 1999 | HENHURST COTTAGE DA12 3AW | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 2 Sep 1998 | HENHURST HOUSE DA12 3AN | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 18 Feb 1997 | FORGE COTTAGE DA12 3AN | Detached | £121,000 | |
| 22 Sep 1995 | HENHURST HOUSE DA12 3AN | Semi-detached | £114,000 | |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 2, LONGVIEW DA12 3AN | Semi-detached | £86,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 118 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (2); before 1900 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (social) (2).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band G (24% of about 1,180 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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: yes, Gravesham.
Listed buildings
- JESKYNS COURT, grade II
- JESKYNS COURT GRANARY, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 8 February 2027: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Highway improvement works, stop/go boards, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 3 March 2027: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Highway improvement works, stop/go boards, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 26 October 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 17 October 2026: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 5 October 2026: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Highway improvement works, stop/go boards, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 26 September 2026 to 27 September 2026: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 23 September 2026 to 25 September 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 14 September 2026: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Highway improvement works, stop/go boards, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 9 September 2026 to 10 September 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 1 September 2026 to 2 September 2026: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor 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 39 addresses are between 68 m and 80 m above sea level (75 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA12 3AL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DA12 3AN | 29% | 29% | 29% | 0% |
| DA12 3AW | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sole Street 56,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Meopham 259,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Gravesend 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus or coach station | Northfleet - Coopers Arms | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Town Pier Gravesend | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 25.9 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 48.6 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Downs Way Medical Practice | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Rs Bains | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Istead Rise Dental Clinic | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Gravesham Community Hospital | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Gravesend Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Cobham London Rd, A2 Trunk Road Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jeskyns Community Woodland 146 ha | 170 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,770 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.2 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,840 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 146 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Owletts, a listed building (Grade II*), 720 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Owletts | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Bowl barrow in Ashenbank Wood south of Cobham Park reservoir | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Deserted medieval manorial settlement of Cossington | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS15), 250m east of Cobhambury Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Cobham Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Henhurst Lake | Lake or reservoir | 140 m south-east |
| Henhurst Hill | Hill | 470 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Winstead Hill | Hill | 490 m (0.3 miles) north |
| The Rookery | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Cobham Valleys | Valley | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Great Clane Lane Marshes | Wetland | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 2 |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 33 |
29 of the street's 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 6 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Singlewell Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Park/Open Space (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 26 October 2026 to 28 October 2026 (temp obstruction 15 minute delay) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS: Highway improvement works, 8 February 2027 (stop/go boards) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS: Highway improvement works, 3 March 2027 (stop/go boards) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS: Highway improvement works, 5 October 2026 (stop/go boards) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this 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.