Ordnance Road Gravesend, Gravesham
7 addresses across 4 postcodes (DA12), about 270 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 15700570.
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 B; Band D in Gravesham costs £2,408 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 50% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Gordon Pleasure Gardens, is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parrock Street Surgery, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,020 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 253 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (33% of about 1,950 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Milton Place, Gravesend Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Milton Place - Ar/98/3.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- GORDON HOUSE AND MILTON HOUSE, grade II
- OBELISK, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at the junction of Ordnance Road and Milton Place: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (80 m)
- 128 Milton Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- Adjacent to Jolly Drayman Wellington Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1JA, permissioned (190 m)
- Call Boy Harmer Street Gravesend Kent DA12 2AX: up to 8 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- 3-11 Harmer Street Gravesend Kent DA12 2AP, permissioned (300 m)
- 3-11 Harmer Street Gravesend Kent DA12 2AP: up to 18 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- 44 - 46 The Grove Gravesend Kent DA12 1DF (Job Centre): up to 12 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Social Education Centre, Haig Gardens, Gravesend: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 3 November 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 27 August 2026 to 29 August 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
- 25 August 2026 to 28 August 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 11 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA12 2RL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DA12 2BT | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 10 | unlikely |
| DA12 2PG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DA12 2RF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 7 m and 11 m above sea level (9 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA12 2BT | 98% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| DA12 2PG | 100% | 100% | 87% | 0% |
| DA12 2RF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA12 2RL | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gravesend 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Tilbury Town 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Northfleet 258,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clock Tower Gravesend | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northfleet - Coopers Arms | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Town Pier Gravesend | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Walsingham House Bays 1-4 Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 23.5 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 50.3 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parrock Street Surgery | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Regent Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gravesend Dental Clinic | 300 m |
| Hospital | Gravesham Community Hospital | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Gravesend Police Station | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 165 Windmill Street Halifax | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gordon Pleasure Gardens 2.7 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gordon Recreation Ground 6,120 m² | 70 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.0 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 9.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is New Tavern Fort, a listed building (Grade II*), 180 m north. 108 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New Tavern Fort | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m north |
| New Tavern Fort, Gravesend, including Milton Chantry | Scheduled monument | 210 m north |
| Milton Chantry | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m north |
| Gravesend blockhouse | Scheduled monument | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| The Town Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) west |
| 79, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 630 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Tilbury Fort | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Gravesend Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Gravesend Reach | Tidal water | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Westcourt Marshes | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Great Clane Lane Marshes | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Cooper Shore | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
| New Fish Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 8 |
6 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 100 m | 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 |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Gravesend Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 680 m (0.4 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 |
| Wrotham Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westcourt Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Whitehill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saint George's Church of England School | All-through | 4–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Copperfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Community Academy DA12 2RL | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Chantry Community Academy Breakfast Club DA12 2RL | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Cookie & Crow DA12 2PG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Milton Road Convenience Store DA12 2PF | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Spicy Dough DA12 2RF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Milano Groceries DA12 2RQ | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Kirpa Stores DA12 1JA | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| TJ's DA12 2RF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Milton Food & Wine DA12 2RF | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Milton Convenience Store DA12 2RF | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Kismet Kebab DA12 2RF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Creams DA12 2RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Aroma DA12 2RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Party Lounge DA12 2RF | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Scoops DA12 2RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 106 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 |
| Other theft | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (55); On or near Park Place (47); On or near Milton Road (45); On or near Gordon Place (38); On or near Milton Place (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 51% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 4 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 improvement works, 3 November 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Milano Groceries (retailers - other, DA12 2RQ) re-inspected, still 4 Good (rated 9 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DA12 2RL: 4 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- DA12 2BT: 1 address of 81 in the postcode
- DA12 2PG: 1 address of 44 in the postcode
- DA12 2RF: 1 address of 58 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Park Place · Khartoum Place · Milton Place · Cumberland Avenue · Milton Road · Albion Road · Canal Road · Pilots Place · Gordon Place · Guru Nanak Marg · Bentley Street · Albion Terrace
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.