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Living in Cobham (Gravesham): Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cobham (Gravesham) scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Safety falls furthest short: 47/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the DA12 postcode district, Cobham (Gravesham) ranks 4th.

The DA12 district averages 59/100, putting Cobham (Gravesham) 23 points below its own postcode area. Its lifestyle score runs 48 points below the DA12 district's 82/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DA12 postcode district.

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Cobham (Gravesham) scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
457.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 54 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Other theft 49 crimes
↑ 1363% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↑ 485% above national average
Burglary 23 crimes
↑ 1117% above national average
Vehicle crime 21 crimes
↑ 710% above national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 39 crimes
  2. 2 Scotland Yard 28 crimes
  3. 3 A2 14 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 9.61 · PM2.5 7.246 · PM10 12.019 µg/m³
69
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Cobham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsMedway Maritime Hospital5.2 mi
Darent Valley Hospital6.4 mi
Maidstone Hospital8.6 mi
Hospital waitsDartford And Gravesham NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.8%
Nearest GP surgeryOakfield Health Centre, Practice 22.4 mi
GP capacity3,081 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
20
Full fibre (FTTP)72.8%
available across Gravesham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
37.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
37.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired34.3%Student3.4%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.3%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax Gravesham · 2026-27
A £1,605
B £1,873
C £2,140
D £2,408
E £2,943
F £3,478
G £4,013
H £4,816
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Sole Street 1.6 mi
Meopham 2.4 mi
Cuxton 2.6 mi
J1 M2 1.1 mi
J1 M2 1.5 mi
J2 M2 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cobham (Gravesham) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Sole Street 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Shorne 33 1.5 mi away ⇄
Cuxton 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Higham (Gravesham) 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Meopham 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Gravesend 61 2.7 mi away ⇄
Istead Rise 65 2.7 mi away ⇄
Halling 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Higham 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rochester 65 3.7 mi away ⇄
Harvel 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Southfleet 53 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cobham (Gravesham) a nice place to live?

Cobham (Gravesham) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cobham (Gravesham) is 36/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cobham (Gravesham)?

Cobham (Gravesham) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 247 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cobham (Gravesham)?

Among the top-rated schools in Cobham (Gravesham) is Cobham Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cobham (Gravesham) in total.

Cobham (Gravesham) in context

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Postcode districts in Cobham (Gravesham)

DA12 59 ⇄

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