Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

HIGHSTED VALLEY, ME9 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHSTED VALLEY, ME9 0AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

225

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 55,100 /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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Index Insight: ME9 0AD 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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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME9 0AD spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 54.2% year-on-year.

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

ME9 0AD is a safe, established residential area on Highsted Valley, 0.4km from Highsted in Highsted. Administratively it sits within West Downs ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

For serious buyers, ME9 0AD is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 54.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME9 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00124998 (shared with 10 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 ME9 0AD. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 350,000

2 sales · Mean £ 350,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME9 0AD has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Rodmersham School

Outstanding102 pupils0.7 km
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Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Rodmersham Cricket Club0.3 km
  • The Club @ Rodmersham0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Rodmersham Village Coffee And Shop0.7 km
  • The Woodstock0.9 km
  • The Hub Catering0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne3.0 km
  • Teynham5.2 km
  • Kemsley5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Highsted Valley Road0.1 km
  • Stockers Brow0.4 km
  • Highsted Posting Box0.4 km