Why Gravesham?
Gravesham is transforming, with a bold vision for growth and regeneration. Guided by the ambitions of the Council’s Corporate Plan, Gravesham is unlocking the potential of its prime Thames Gateway location, delivering a series of transformational landmark regeneration projects that will reshape the town centre, attract new investment, and create high-quality places for people to live, work and thrive.
Outstanding Regional Connectivity
Just 22 minutes from London St Pancras on the High-Speed 1 rail line, Gravesham offers unparalleled access to the capital, providing a fantastic advantage for businesses and commuters alike.
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Built for next-generation industry
Gravesham is actively future-proofing its commercial footprint through our ambitious Gravesham 2040 strategy. With 4.1 million sq ft of industrial space and a rock-bottom vacancy rate of just 1% , demand heavily outstrips available supply. We are investing in resilient digital and physical utilities to prepare local enterprises for long-term growth
The borough is equipped with state-of-the-art digital infrastructure, including extensive full-fibre broadband coverage and a growing 5G network. Full-fibre connectivity is currently undergoing significant upgrades, providing gigabit-capable, future-proof infrastructure to enhance productivity and support advanced digital technologies.
Supported by a reliable and resilient energy network. National Grid’s Grain to Tilbury project is delivering a new 2.2 km electricity cable tunnel beneath the River Thames between Tilbury and Gravesend to replace original 1960s infrastructure, upgrading transmission capacity to meet the demands of future commercial growth and innovation.
Enterprise thrives through collaboration. Our pro-investment environment connects you directly to robust local and regional frameworks, including the Kent Invicta Chamber, Federation of Small Businesses, and local enterprise advisory initiatives designed to streamline your business journey.
Ebbsfleet Garden City
The establishment of the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation has been a major catalyst in repositioning Northfleet as a strategic growth location within the emerging Ebbsfleet Garden City.
Through coordinated planning powers, infrastructure investment and proactive land-use regeneration, EDC has helped unlock significant brownfield development opportunities, bringing forward new residential neighbourhoods, commercial space and enhanced public realm. This transformation is supporting a shift from traditional industrial land use towards a more diverse, mixed-use economic environment, strengthening the area’s long-term investment appeal.
Quality of living
Gravesham offers an exceptional quality of life, seamlessly blending active riverside settings with the tranquil benefits of rural Kent.
Education & workforce value
Gravesham offers a fantastic education pipeline, featuring excellent primary schools and top-performing selective grammar schools like Gravesend Grammar. This local talent pool is heavily supported by competitive housing costs that offer far better value than central London.
Rural landscape & heritage
Your workforce will never be more than a few minutes away from open green spaces and fresh air. Over 80% of the borough is designated as rural countryside, filled with historic Kentish villages, active farm shops, and the stunning walking paths of the North Downs.
The cultural hub of North Kent
Gravesham is home to a energetic and growing creative scene with around 400 arts and cultural businesses. The borough features fantastic local spaces like The Woodville theatre, independent waterfront cafés, and highly popular community-led pop-ups like the Fourth Portal.
Lower Thames Crossing
The delivery of the Lower Thames Crossing represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine the economic future of Gravesham.
More than a transport scheme, it is a transformative catalyst that will reposition the borough as a highly connected, investment-ready location at the centre of the Thames Estuary growth corridor. During construction and beyond, the project is expected to support significant job creation and skills development, leaving a long-term legacy of enhanced workforce capability.
This will provide a platform for Gravesham to attract forward-looking employers of labour, foster innovation, partnerships and support the growth of local enterprise. The crossing will further improve connectivity in Gravesham by providing a high-capacity link between Kent and Essex. This enhanced strategic link will better integrate the borough into the wider southeast road network, supporting local business access and expanding economic opportunities.