Gravesham

Accessible for the region but socially strained, Gravesham offers a rare combination of earnings that outpace the South East median alongside housing costs that sit slightly below it. A median house costs 8.1 times annual earnings, while monthly rent consumes 35.4% of gross pay. These figures are relatively favourable for the South East, yet they mask significant local pressures. Recorded crime sits at 80.7 incidents per 1,000 residents, and the deprivation score of 21.41 is considerably higher than the regional median. While weekly earnings of £859 provide a solid foundation for those in work, the area faces clear challenges regarding safety and inequality. This location suits professionals who need proximity to the regional economy but should be approached with a clear-eyed view of the local social environment.

Written from the indicators on this page, 2026-10 data.

Colour shows quintile position against 361 UK Local Authorities. Green is the best position for someone moving here; red is the worst. Direction is set per indicator — higher pay, lower rent, less crime, less deprivation are all green.