Higham & Shorne neighbourhood data at a glance
Higham & Shorne at a glance
- House prices
- £450,000
- Higher prices83rd percentile
- Schools
- 43rd percentile
- Middle
- Transport
- 31st percentile
- Middle
- Crime rate
- 63.1 per 1,000 residents
- Middle55th percentile
- Flood risk
- 16.9% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land80th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Higham & Shorne a good place to live?
Higham & Shorne has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Gravesham below.
Higham & Shorne and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Higham & Shorne | £450,000 | 63.1 |
| Meopham North | £500,000 | 40 |
| Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West | £447,500 | 40.9 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
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The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
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Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
- More of the area is in river or sea flood zones than most neighbourhoods in England; check the flood map for the specific property
Crime rate in Higham & Shorne
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 63.1 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 55th percentile nationally
Crime levels are around the national middle range.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Higham & Shorne
House prices
- Median sale price
- £450,000
- Percentile
- 83rd percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 59 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Higham & Shorne
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Higham & Shorne is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 17.6 per 1,000 residents: lower than Gravesham (34.3) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Higham & Shorne | Gravesham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 17.6 | 34.3 | 35.9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12.3 | 13.8 | 10.7 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 7.4 | 12.8 | 18.1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6.6 | 9.3 | 6.8 |
| Vehicle crime | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Burglary | 4.2 | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| Drugs | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Other crime | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Public order | 2.9 | 3.6 | 6.6 |
| Robbery | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Higham & Shorne
Schools
43rd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Higham & Shorne
Flood risk
16.9% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 16.3% of the area. That is the 80th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Higham & Shorne
Transport
31st percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Higham & Shorne a good place to live?
Higham & Shorne has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Higham & Shorne safe?
Higham & Shorne ranks in the 55th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Higham & Shorne?
The median sale price was £450,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 83rd percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Higham & Shorne?
Schools rank in the 43rd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Higham & Shorne?
Nearby public profiles include Meopham North in Gravesham and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West in Gravesham.
