ME9 8EB is a safe, established residential area on Tunstall Road, 0.7km from Bredgar in Bredgar. Administratively it sits within West Downs ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME9, ME9 8EB offers 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 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £455k, up 9.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME9 8EB are sourced from Output Area E00124994 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TUNSTALL ROAD, ME9 8EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TUNSTALL ROAD, ME9 8EB.
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47
£ 55,100 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME9 8EB 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.
Area Character
ME9 8EB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £455k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £455k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 9.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME9 8EB. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 387,500
4 sales · Mean £ 400,000
Terraced
£ 381,250
6 sales · Mean £ 378,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
ME9 8EB has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bredgar Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Sun Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bredgar Tea Room0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sittingbourne3.5 km
- Newington5.1 km
- Kemsley5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Gordon Cottages0.1 km
- Gordon Cottages0.1 km
- Rookery Close0.5 km
- Rookery Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME98EB · Data under Open Government Licence