Milton brings together a handful of Gravesend neighbourhoods that share a strong family-friendly foundation and a genuine commitment to improving safety. Schools are a real draw across the whole area, with Good-rated primaries throughout, grammar school options in Denton and Town, and Thamesview secondary serving Chalk. Crime has fallen sharply in nearly every neighbourhood since 2024, with most now sitting below the national average, and air quality is consistently good to excellent, making this a comfortable spot for families who value the outdoors. Transport and amenities vary a fair bit depending on where you look. Town and Whitehill & Windmill Hill both benefit from proximity to Gravesend station, putting London within easy reach, and Town adds its own strong GP, dentist and hospital access alongside dozens of restaurants and cafes on the doorstep. Chalk and Westcourt lean more on road links, with the A2 giving quick access to London and the Kent coast, though Westcourt's local amenities are thinner and residents tend to head just outside the neighbourhood for shops and services. Denton, meanwhile, relies mainly on buses, with no station of its own. House prices create a clear spread across the suburb, giving buyers plenty of choice depending on budget. Denton and Westcourt offer the most affordable entry points, with detached homes from around £339,000 and terraces in the low £300,000s, while Chalk sits in the middle of the market. Whitehill & Windmill Hill commands the highest prices, with detached houses averaging £565,000, reflecting its stronger amenity offer and over a third of residents now working from home. Across the board, living costs track close to or below the national average, making Milton a practical and increasingly desirable base whether you're after affordability, connectivity or a quieter residential setting.