Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

SPADE LANE, ME9 7LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPADE LANE, ME9 7LZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

453

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME9 7LZ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, 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 7LZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Spade Lane, 0.8km from Moor Street in Swale. Administratively it sits within Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME9, ME9 7LZ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME9 7LZ are sourced from Output Area E00124712 (shared with 22 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 7LZ. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 280,500

2 sales · Mean £ 280,500

Detached

£ 910,000

1 sales · Mean £ 910,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

ME9 7LZ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School

Good95 pupils0.9 km
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Leigh Academy Rainham

239 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Cook Home Delivery0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rainham (Kent)2.0 km
  • Newington2.3 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)6.8 km