Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

THE STREET, ME9 0BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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

286

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 45, ME9 0BP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

ME9 0BP is a safe, established residential area on The Street, 0.2km from West End in Swale. Administratively it sits within East Downs ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

For families considering a move, ME9 0BP represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME9 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00124687 (shared with 18 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 0BP. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 257,500

1 sales · Mean £ 257,500

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

ME9 0BP has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

1 nearby
  • Palace Farm Hostel & Campsite (B&B)0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chequers Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Teynham6.4 km
  • Lenham6.7 km
  • Sittingbourne7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Sunnyside0.0 km
  • Chequers Inn0.4 km
  • Chequers Inn0.5 km