Is ME9 7HJ a safe place to live?

Yes, ME9 7HJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of ME9 7HJ?

The population for the ME9 7HJ area is approximately 338 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

POOT LANE, ME9 7HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POOT LANE, ME9 7HJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

338

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /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: 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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7/10

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1/10

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6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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Area Character

ME9 7HJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

ME9 7HJ is a safe, established residential area on Poot Lane, 0.4km from Ham Green in Swale. Administratively it sits within Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

For families considering a move, ME9 7HJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME9 7HJ are sourced from Output Area E00124723 (shared with 29 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 7HJ. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%

Asian / British Asian0.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.6%

Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

ME9 7HJ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Holywell Primary School

Good203 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Rainham (Kent)3.7 km
Newington4.2 km
Kemsley6.7 km