ME9 is a postcode district in Swale, South East, covering 856 active and 198 retired postcodes.
The largest share of ME9 (28%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (14%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes ME9 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in ME9 are around £386k, down 3.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ME9 at 208 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ME9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
ME9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME9 postcode area.
24,183
42
£ 49,333 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
ME9 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £386k. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
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Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Lower Halstow Primary School
Rodmersham School
Newington Church of England Primary School
Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School
Lynsted and Norton Primary School
Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- G.I. Jane Bootcamp
- Hempstead House Hotel
- Palace Farm Hostel & Campsite (B&B)
- Windyridge Bed And Breakfast
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Harrow
- Fruiterers Arms
- Bobbing Apple
- Green Farmhouse
- Icon Catering Ltd
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Blacksmiths Arms
- Albion Cafe Limited
- Bredgar Railway Station Tearoom
- Bredgar Tea Room
- Crispins
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Jack's Fish Bar
- Massala Indian Takeaway
- Mings
- Oh My Cod
- Teynham Chinese
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- LAM Food And Fibre Ltd
- Applegate Farm Shop
- Bapchild Fruit And Veg Stall
- Bapchild Service Station
- Doddington Service Station
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op
- Co-op
- The Co-op Food - Upchurch
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Area Profile: ME9 · Data under Open Government Licence