Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

FERNLEA COTTAGES, ME9 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNLEA COTTAGES, ME9 0BS.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME9 0BS combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£625k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £625k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

ME9 0BS is a safe, established residential area on Fernlea Cottages, 0.4km 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 0BS 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME9 0BS 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 0BS. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 537,500

2 sales · Mean £ 537,500

Terraced

£ 255,000

3 sales · Mean £ 275,333

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

ME9 0BS has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Doddington Service Station0.2 km
  • S W Doughty0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Palace Farm Hostel & Campsite (B&B)0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chequers Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Teynham6.4 km
  • Lenham6.8 km
  • Sittingbourne7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Sunnyside0.1 km
  • Chequers Inn0.3 km
  • Chequers Inn0.3 km