Strong on safety, with transport to consider
Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West at a glance
- House prices
- £447,500
- Higher prices82nd percentile
- Schools
- 51st percentile
- Middle
- Transport
- 22nd percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 40.9 per 1,000 residents
- Strong82nd percentile
- Flood risk
- Under 0.1% of the area in flood zones
- Less flood-zone land6th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West a good place to live?
Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. The available data also shows schools are around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Gravesham below.
Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West | £447,500 | 40.9 |
| Higham & Shorne | £450,000 | 63.1 |
| Meopham North | £500,000 | 40 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 40.9 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 82nd percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
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 Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West
House prices
- Median sale price
- £447,500
- Percentile
- 82nd percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 30 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 Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 12.1 per 1,000 residents: lower than Gravesham (34.3) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West | Gravesham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 12.1 | 34.3 | 35.9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10.6 | 13.8 | 10.7 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 6.8 | 12.8 | 18.1 |
| Vehicle crime | 4.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2.9 | 9.3 | 6.8 |
| Burglary | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| Public order | 1.2 | 3.6 | 6.6 |
| Drugs | 0.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Other crime | 0.3 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 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 Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West
Schools
51st percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West
Flood risk
Under 0.1% 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 under 0.1% of the area. That is the 6th 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 Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West
Transport
22nd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West a good place to live?
Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. The available data also shows schools are around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West safe?
Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West ranks in the 82nd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West?
The median sale price was £447,500 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 82nd percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West?
Schools rank in the 51st percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown North West?
Nearby public profiles include Higham & Shorne in Gravesham and Meopham North in Gravesham.
