Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

THE STREET, ME9 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STREET, ME9 0BH.

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 0BH 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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8/10
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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

ME9 0BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £553k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £553k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

ME9 0BH is a safe, established residential area on The Street, 0.5km from West End in Swale. Administratively it sits within East Downs ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME9, ME9 0BH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £553k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME9 0BH 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 0BH. 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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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

£ 287,500

2 sales · Mean £ 287,500

Detached

£ 595,000

5 sales · Mean £ 593,000

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

ME9 0BH has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Doddington Service Station0.3 km
  • S W Doughty0.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Palace Farm Hostel & Campsite (B&B)0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chequers Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Teynham6.3 km
  • Lenham6.9 km
  • Sittingbourne7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Chequers Inn0.2 km
  • Chequers Inn0.2 km
  • Sunnyside0.3 km