Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

PORTERS LANE, ME13 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTERS LANE, ME13 0DR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

380

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME13 0DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME13 0DR's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £485k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £485k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME13 0DR is a safe, established residential area on Porters Lane, 0.1km from Whitehill in Swale. Administratively it sits within East Downs ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME13, ME13 0DR offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME13 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00124692 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME13 0DR. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 485,000

1 sales · Mean £ 485,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

ME13 0DR has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Ospringe Church of England Primary School

Good203 pupils1.5 km
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The Abbey School

Inadequate1181 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Tiddly Pomme/Brogdale Craft Cider0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Brogdale Collections (Charity)0.6 km
  • The Courtyard Restaurant And Coffee Shop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Faversham2.2 km
  • Selling5.3 km
  • Teynham6.0 km