Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

OAK CLOSE, ME9 7BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK CLOSE, ME9 7BF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

617

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME9 7BF spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £371k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 48.2% year-on-year.

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

ME9 7BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oak Close, 0.2km from Danaway in Swale. Administratively it sits within Borden and Grove Park ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

For serious buyers, ME9 7BF is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £371k, down 48.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME9 7BF are sourced from Output Area E00124636 (shared with 31 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 7BF. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 287,000

11 sales · Mean £ 283,318

Detached

£ 525,000

4 sales · Mean £ 501,750

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

2 sales · Mean £ 285,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

ME9 7BF has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Outdoor Pursuits UK Ltd0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Applegate Farm Shop0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Icon Catering Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newington2.0 km
  • Sittingbourne4.2 km
  • Kemsley5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Westfield Gardens0.2 km
  • Westfield Gardens0.2 km