Gravesham: population and statistics
Gravesham has a population of 111,221 (2025) across 99.0 km², or 1,124 people per km². It ranks 271 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 111,221 residents
- 99.0 km²
- 1,124 people/km²
Gravesham in numbers
Population of Gravesham over time
Gravesham had 106,404 residents in 2015 and 111,221 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 107,146 |
| 2021 | 106,883 |
| 2022 | 107,120 |
| 2023 | 109,114 |
| 2024 | 110,715 |
| 2025 | 111,221 |
All indicators for Gravesham
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Gravesham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.9% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 283 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 21.1% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 19 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gravesham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 45,310 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 263 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 35.4% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 121 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 14.1% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 246 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 41,724 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 259 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 79.4% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 212 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 20.2% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 106 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 63.3% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 214 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 19.1% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 114 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 17.4% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 94 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £344,923 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 107 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 118 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gravesham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 99 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 78.8% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 115 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.1% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 179 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 1.6% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 141 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gravesham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,670 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 276 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 42.0 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 211 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,195 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 264 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £42,199 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 100 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Gravesham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 59.7% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 347 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 73 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gravesham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 19.7% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 138 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Gravesham ranks 49 by population.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 59.7% in Gravesham, compared with an average of 79.1% in South East and 75.6% across the UK.
Share of residents aged under 16: 21.1% in Gravesham, compared with an average of 18.1% in South East and 17.7% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 21.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: higher than in 95% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,864 football pitches.
- 4.0 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Thurrock, 10.2 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Thurrock (181,664 residents), 10 km away.
Business sectors: Gravesham
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction21.9% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade14.1% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Transport and storage9.1% ×2.2
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.1% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.4% ×1.1
Where is Gravesham?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gravesham?
Gravesham has 111,221 residents (2025), ranking 271 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Gravesham?
Gravesham covers 99.0 km², with a density of 1,124 people per km².
Is the population of Gravesham growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gravesham went from 106,404 to 111,221, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Gravesham?
Gravesham is in South East (region). Latitude 51.409, longitude 0.399.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Gravesham?
In Gravesham, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 59.7% (2025-2026), ranking 347 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Share of residents aged under 16: what is the figure for Gravesham?
In Gravesham, “Share of residents aged under 16” stands at 21.1% (2025), ranking 19 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 17.4%.
Which local authorities border Gravesham?
The nearest to Gravesham are Thurrock (10 km), Dartford (10 km), Medway (12 km), Tonbridge and Malling (14 km), Maidstone (17 km).