Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

ME13 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME13 0DU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

347

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME13 0DU — age 45, 74% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £370k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ME13 0DU is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Painter's Forstal 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 0DU offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME13 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00124691 (shared with 29 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 0DU. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 322,500

2 sales · Mean £ 322,500

Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

ME13 0DU has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Alma0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Willow Farm Equestrian Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Faversham3.0 km
  • Teynham5.5 km
  • Selling6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Painter's Forstal Road0.1 km
  • Painter's Forstal Road0.1 km