ME9 8GR is a safe, established residential area on Green Oak Crescent, 0.6km from Iwade in Iwade. Administratively it sits within Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
For serious buyers, ME9 8GR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 77% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME9 8GR are sourced from Output Area E00189742 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN OAK CRESCENT, ME9 8GR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN OAK CRESCENT, ME9 8GR.
399
29
£ 58,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ME9 8GR — age 29, 77% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £347k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME9 8GR. The average age is 28.6. 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: A younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 303,450
8 sales · Mean £ 312,087
Detached
£ 318,000
11 sales · Mean £ 336,336
Terraced
£ 252,950
12 sales · Mean £ 243,670
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME9 8GR has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Iwade School
Kemsley Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Iwade Post Office/Costcutters0.6 km
- Halfway FarmShop0.5 km
- Nisa0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Woolpack0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Baking Nanny0.2 km
- The Mews Brewhouse0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jack's Fish Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemsley1.2 km
- Swale2.6 km
- Sittingbourne3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Featherbed Farm Yard0.3 km
- Health Centre0.3 km
- Featherbed Farm Yard0.3 km
- Health Centre0.3 km
- Kingfisher Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME98GR · Data under Open Government Licence