Area Analysis Swale, South East

ME9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME9 postcode area.

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Population

24,183

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,333 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
workEmployment
9/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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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.

home £386,111 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1931
Anti-social behaviour748
Criminal damage and arson506
Other theft453
Shoplifting302

school Local Schools

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Lower Halstow Primary School

Good170 pupils
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Rodmersham School

Outstanding102 pupils
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Newington Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils
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Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils
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Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good251 pupils
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Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School

Good95 pupils
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Lynsted and Norton Primary School

Inadequate68 pupils
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Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement87 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • G.I. Jane Bootcamp
  • Hempstead House Hotel
  • Palace Farm Hostel & Campsite (B&B)
  • Windyridge Bed And Breakfast
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • The Harrow
  • Fruiterers Arms
  • Bobbing Apple
  • Green Farmhouse
  • Icon Catering Ltd
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Blacksmiths Arms
  • Albion Cafe Limited
  • Bredgar Railway Station Tearoom
  • Bredgar Tea Room
  • Crispins
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Jack's Fish Bar
  • Massala Indian Takeaway
  • Mings
  • Oh My Cod
  • Teynham Chinese
  • + 1 more
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Co-op
  • The Co-op Food - Upchurch