Windmill Hill
Gravesham 005 · 6 sub-areas · 9,897 residents
Gravesham 005, within Gravesham in the South East, is home to around 9,900 people and sits firmly in owner-occupier territory — nearly three in four households own their home. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £1,185 a month, broadly in line with the national median, and the rail commute into London takes around 37 minutes.
Windmill Hill is a commuter neighbourhood within Gravesham — train into London runs in around 38 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Windmill Hill?
2 parks and 4 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 12 restaurants and 3 pubs in five minutes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,319 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Windmill Hill in Gravesham
Living in Windmill Hill
Gravesham 005 has the feel of a settled, largely residential area where ownership is the norm and renters are a distinct minority. Around 74% of households own their home — well above the national average — which gives the streets a stable, put-down-roots character that you notice quickly. It's not a transient neighbourhood.
The cost of living here sits in the middle ground for the South East. Rents rose around 6.7% in the past year, which is noticeable, but from a base that's still much cheaper than most of outer London. You're paying roughly national-average prices for a 2-bed, which is a reasonable deal given the London commute on offer. The median house price of around £408,000 means buying requires real savings — at current rents, you'd need roughly five to six years to save a deposit — but that's not unusual for commuter-belt Kent.
The people who live here skew slightly older, with the age spread fairly even across all adult bands. About one in five residents is under 18, and single-person households account for roughly a quarter of the total. There's a meaningful degree of ethnic diversity — an index score of 37.5 — and around 82% of residents were born in the UK. A third of residents hold a degree, which puts it slightly above average for a Kent commuter town.
Practically, the nearest rail station is about 1.2 km away — a 15-minute walk or a quick drive — and it puts central London around 37 minutes away by public transport. With the commuter-town flag set and nearly half of residents driving to work, car ownership is pretty much expected. That said, 100% gigabit broadband coverage means working from home is a genuine option, and around a third of residents already do. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Gravesham 005 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood with below-average crime and decent greenspace access — around 78% of residents are within an easy walk of green space. The trade-off is that school quality within catchment distance is notably below the national norm, and nearly half of residents drive to work, so it suits people with a car and a tolerance for suburban rhythms.
- What is the rent in Gravesham 005?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £898 a month, a two-bed about £1,185, and a three-bed around £1,443. Rents rose roughly 6.7% in the past year. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Gravesham 005 safe?
- Relatively, yes. The crime rate is around 54.5 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The neighbourhood also sits in the less-deprived half of English areas, which tends to go hand in hand with lower crime levels.
- What's the commute from Gravesham 005 to London?
- The rail commute to London takes around 37 minutes by public transport. The nearest mainline station is about 1.2 km away — roughly a 15-minute walk. Most residents drive to the station rather than walk, and about a third work from home.
- Who lives in Gravesham 005?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — around 74% of households own their home. The age spread is unusually even across adult bands, with no dominant age group. About 82% of residents were born in the UK, and a third hold a degree. Single-person households make up roughly a quarter of the total.
- What schools are near Gravesham 005?
- There are 121 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so choice isn't the issue. Around 28% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — low compared to the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1 km away, approximately a 12-minute walk.
- Is Gravesham 005 good for families?
- It has some family-friendly credentials — relatively low crime, plenty of greenspace within walking distance, and a stable owner-occupied feel. Couples with children make up around 22% of households. The main caveat for families is that Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are below the national norm, so thorough individual school research is worthwhile.