Town comparison
Aveley vs Gravesend
Which is better to live in? 7.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Gravesend is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. For families, Gravesend edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Gravesend
£366,729
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Gravesend
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Gravesend
91.7%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Gravesend
436.9
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Gravesend
69.5
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Gravesend
£30,996
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Aveley commands an average of £367,814, compared with £366,729 in Gravesend – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Gravesend it is a flat at £171,751.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Gravesend (£604,052 vs £515,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gravesend prices grew faster — 25% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Aveley and Gravesend at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Gravesend, where 91.7% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Aveley. There are 3 schools in Aveley and 15 in Gravesend.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gravesend School Inspection Breakdown
91.7% of 15 schools (10 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Gravesend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 15 |
| Primary | 2 | 10 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 91.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 463.2 Mbps in Aveley and 436.9 Mbps in Gravesend. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 97.7% in Gravesend. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 82.4% in Gravesend.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (463 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gravesend leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.5 (C), while Aveley averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,139 in Gravesend. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Gravesend.
Gravesend has more energy-efficient housing — 59.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,111.5 in Aveley and £30,996 in Gravesend. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 41.6 in Gravesend. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 62.2% in Gravesend. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 58.8% in Gravesend.
| Indicator | Aveley | Gravesend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 57,553 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £30,996 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 62.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 26.7% |
Location
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