Queen's Farm Road Gravesham
60 addresses across 4 postcodes (DA12,ME3), about 840 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 15700625.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 6, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 D; 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 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Shorne Wood Country Park, is about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are -2 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 60 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rochester Road Surgery, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 740 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 226 m². Most common: House, detached (4); House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (5); 2015 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
- 1 Queens Farm Cottages, Queens Farm Road, Shorne
- 2 Queens Farm Cottages, Queens Farm Road, Shorne
- 3 Queens Farm Cottages, Queens Farm Road, Shorne
- Greendale Queens Farm, Queens Farm Road, Shorne
- Meadowfield Barn Queens Farm, Queens Farm Road, Shorne
- Oakwood Barn Queens Farm, Queens Farm Road, Shorne
- Queens Farm, Queens Farm Road, Shorne
- The Coach House Queens Farm, Queens Farm Road, Shorne
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 D (44% of about 1,260 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Queen's Farm, Shorne Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Queens Farm CA - 1-3 Queens Fm Cottages - Ar/10/8.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Gravesham.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 22 September 2026 to 23 September 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 6 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 1 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA12 3HU | zone 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DA12 3HS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DA12 3HW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| ME3 7HX | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 60 addresses are between -2 m and 15 m above sea level (6 m on average); the ground rises about 17 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA12 3HS | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DA12 3HU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA12 3HW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| ME3 7HX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Higham 138,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Gravesend 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Strood (Kent) 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus or coach station | Northfleet - Coopers Arms | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Town Pier Gravesend | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 23.8 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 52.4 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Rochester Road Surgery | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Lawsat Pharm LTD | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Bespoke Dental Care | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Gravesham Community Hospital | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Specialist Training Centre | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Shorne Wood Country Park 129 ha | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 720 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Chalk New Allotments 8,970 m² | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Shornemead Fort, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shornemead Fort | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Filborough Marshes | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Shorne Marshes | Wetland | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Eastcourt Marshes | Wetland | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| The Warren | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Shorne Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| New Fish Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 2 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 4 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 17 |
| Under 55 | 58 | 37 |
2 of the street's 60 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Queen'S Farm Road (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 8 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 3HU: 53 addresses of 64 in the postcode
- DA12 3HS: 5 addresses
- DA12 3HW: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
- ME3 7HX: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.