Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

PALACE COTTAGES, ME9 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALACE COTTAGES, ME9 0AU.

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

ME9 0AU is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Palace Cottages, 1.0km 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 0AU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME9 0AU 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 0AU. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

ME9 0AU has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Doddington Service Station0.8 km
  • S W Doughty0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Palace Farm Hostel & Campsite (B&B)0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Poniski Limited0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chequers Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Teynham5.7 km
  • Sittingbourne6.9 km
  • Lenham7.5 km