Area guide · Gravesham

Living in Meopham

A snapshot of life in Meopham, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Meopham is a village in Gravesham, South East with a population of 4,349. The average house price is £606,701.

Where Meopham ranks

Population

4,349

Avg House Price

£606,701

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

298 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£33,518.5

Median Age

42.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Meopham's detached homes (£711,270) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£227,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Meopham prices have risen 27% over the last 9 years (£479,015 → £606,701).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£711,270	£700,000	61
Semi-Detached	£499,786	£485,000	35
Terraced	£410,583	£377,500	12
Flat	£227,333	£220,000	3

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Meopham is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Meopham Community Academy	Primary	Good
Meopham School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Meopham averages 298 Mbps — 198% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Meopham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	64%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,158

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,349
Median Age	42.3
Median Household Income	£33,518.5
Employment Rate	60.8%
Owner Occupied	67.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Meopham?

The average house price in Meopham is £606,701 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Meopham?

The most affordable entry point in Meopham is a flat, with an average price of £227,333.

How are the schools in Meopham?

Meopham has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Meopham?

Average broadband download speeds in Meopham are around 298 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.3% of premises.

How big is Meopham?

Meopham is a settlement in Gravesham with a population of approximately 4,349.

Most compared with

How does Meopham stack up against its neighbours?

Aveley

Meopham

House price: £367,814 · £606,701
Crime rate: 101.6 · N/A
Distance: 9.9 mi

Basildon

Meopham

House price: £352,811 · £606,701
Crime rate: 85.3 · N/A
Distance: 14.4 mi

Bearsted

Meopham

House price: £588,043 · £606,701
Crime rate: 0.1 · N/A
Distance: 11.7 mi

Bexley

Meopham

House price: £504,078 · £606,701
Crime rate: 61.2 · N/A
Distance: 11.3 mi

Borough Green

Meopham

House price: £437,193 · £606,701
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 6.1 mi

Bromley

Meopham

House price: £581,585 · £606,701
Crime rate: 69.9 · N/A
Distance: 14.5 mi

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