Instant prices paid data for England and Wales
Gravesend sits on the south bank of the Thames, at a point where the river begins to widen significantly towards the estuary. It has served as a strategic maritime gateway for centuries; it’s still the headquarters of the Port of London Authority, and watching the huge container ships and tankers navigate the tight bend in the river remains a daily part of life here. The town is home to the world’s oldest surviving cast-iron pier, though most people use the local ferry for the quick hop across the water to Tilbury. Historically, it is perhaps most famous as the final resting place of Pocahontas, who is buried at St George’s Church. Logistically, the town changed a lot with the arrival of the high-speed rail link at Gravesend station, which gets you into London St Pancras in about 25 minutes. While the town centre has the usual mix of high-street shops, there is a distinct character found in the Heritage Quarter and the riverside paths that lead out towards the marshes of the Hoo Peninsula.