Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

CHURCH LANE, ME9 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, ME9 0BD.

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

302

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /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 0BD 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME9 0BD spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

ME9 0BD is a safe, established residential area on Church Lane, 1.1km from Seed in Swale. Administratively it sits within East Downs ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

For families considering a move, ME9 0BD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME9 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00124686 (shared with 17 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 0BD. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

ME9 0BD has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Doddington Service Station1.0 km
  • S W Doughty0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Palace Farm Hostel & Campsite (B&B)0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Poniski Limited0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chequers Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Teynham5.8 km
  • Sittingbourne7.3 km
  • Lenham7.6 km