Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

SMITHS ORCHARD, ME9 8DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITHS ORCHARD, ME9 8DS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

446

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 55,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME9 8DS 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME9 8DS — age 47, 75% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ME9 8DS is a safe, established residential area on Smiths Orchard, 0.2km from Bredgar in Bredgar. 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. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME9 8DS are sourced from Output Area E00124994 (shared with 17 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 8DS. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

ME9 8DS has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime3
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Bredgar Church of England Primary School

Good103 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Sun Inn0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bredgar Tea Room0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne4.4 km
  • Newington5.2 km
  • Kemsley6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Pond0.2 km
  • Pond0.2 km
  • Sun Inn0.2 km
  • Rookery Close0.5 km