Town comparison
Bearsted vs Gravesend
Which is better to live in? 14.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Gravesend is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 60% lower. For families, Bearsted edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bearsted
£588,043
Gravesend
£366,729
Crime Rate
Bearsted
0.1
Gravesend
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bearsted
100.0%
Gravesend
91.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bearsted
372.2
Gravesend
436.9
EPC Rating
Bearsted
72
Gravesend
69.5
Median Income
Bearsted
£32,367
Gravesend
£30,996
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Bearsted commands an average of £588,043, compared with £366,729 in Gravesend – a difference of 60%. The most affordable entry point in Bearsted is a flat at £295,600, while in Gravesend it is a flat at £171,751.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 72% pricier in Bearsted (£295,600 vs £171,751).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bearsted prices grew faster — 52% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bearsted and Gravesend at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Bearsted, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 91.7% in Gravesend. There are 3 schools in Bearsted and 15 in Gravesend.
Bearsted School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) 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 | Bearsted | Gravesend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 15 |
| Primary | 3 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 91.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 436.9 Mbps in Gravesend and 372.2 Mbps in Bearsted. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Bearsted and 97.7% in Gravesend. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Bearsted and 82.4% in Gravesend.
Gravesend is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (437 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bearsted leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Gravesend averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Bearsted and £1,139 in Gravesend. 66.5% of homes in Bearsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Gravesend.
Bearsted has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,367 in Bearsted and £30,996 in Gravesend. The median age is 43.1 in Bearsted and 41.6 in Gravesend. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Bearsted versus 62.2% in Gravesend. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Bearsted and 58.8% in Gravesend.
| Indicator | Bearsted | Gravesend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,349 | 57,553 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,367 | £30,996 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 62.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 26.7% |
Location
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