ME9 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Highsted Valley, 0.2km from Highsted in Highsted. Administratively it sits within West Downs ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME9, ME9 0AB offers 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £590k, down 20.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME9 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00124998 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHSTED VALLEY, ME9 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHSTED VALLEY, ME9 0AB.
225
46
£ 55,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME9 0AB 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.
Area Character
ME9 0AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £590k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £590k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 20.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME9 0AB. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 590,000
11 sales · Mean £ 499,545
Terraced
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME9 0AB has low crime rates — 9 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.
school Local Schools
Rodmersham School
Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Fulston Manor School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Rodmersham Cricket Club0.5 km
- The Club @ Rodmersham0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Rodmersham Village Coffee And Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sittingbourne2.6 km
- Kemsley4.8 km
- Teynham5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Highsted Posting Box0.0 km
- Stockers Brow0.2 km
- Cromer Road0.2 km
- Cromer Road0.2 km
- Highsted Valley Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME90AB · Data under Open Government Licence