Is ME9 0AP a safe place to live?

Yes, ME9 0AP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of ME9 0AP?

The population for the ME9 0AP area is approximately 285 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

ME9 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME9 0AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

285

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 55,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME9 0AP 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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9/10

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1/10

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8/10

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4/10

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8/10

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1/10

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5/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 44, ME9 0AP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME9 0AP is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Bluetown in Swale. Administratively it sits within West Downs ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME9 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00124996 (shared with 32 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 0AP. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.7%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

ME9 0AP has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sittingbourne6.0 km
Teynham6.1 km
Lenham7.0 km