Town Pop. 2,870

Living in Istead Rise: Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Istead Rise comes out at 65/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 73/100 against a national town median of 21/100. No other settlement in the DA13 postcode district scores higher. Istead Rise leads all 7.

Notably, nothing falls below 46/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. It scores 16 points above the DA13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. On lifestyle specifically, Istead Rise sits 27 points above the DA13 district figure of 46/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DA13 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
Good
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Istead Rise scores 65 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Violence and sexual offences 32 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Shoplifting 15 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 17 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Istead Rise 11 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 10.4 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
67
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
46
1 school in area · 27 within 4km
1Good
  • Istead Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital4 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital8.1 mi
Maidstone Hospital10.3 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,722 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
65
Full fibre (FTTP)72.8%
available across Gravesham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2%Retired35%Student2.5%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical41.5%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.2%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.2%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership91.8%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
50
Meopham 1.3 mi
Sole Street 1.9 mi
Longfield 2.2 mi
J1 M2 3.7 mi
J1 M2 4.1 mi
J2 M2 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
73
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £439,125 18
Semi-detached £439,125 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£423k £468k £514k £559k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Southfleet 53 1.4 mi away ⇄
Sole Street 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Gravesend 61 2.1 mi away ⇄
Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Meopham 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Northfleet 61 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cobham (Gravesham) 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ebbsfleet Valley 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bean 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Speed Gate 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Shorne 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Swanscombe 52 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Istead Rise a nice place to live?

Yes, Istead Rise is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Istead Rise is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Istead Rise?

Istead Rise is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Istead Rise?

Among the top-rated schools in Istead Rise is Istead Rise Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Istead Rise in total.

What are house prices like in Istead Rise?

The current median house price in Istead Rise is £439,125, around 54% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £439,125. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%.

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Postcode districts in Istead Rise

DA13 49 ⇄

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