Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

ME9 8SS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME9 8SS.

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

624

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 58,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

ME9 8SS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

ME9 8SS is a sought-after residential area within the ME9 district of Swale. Administratively it sits within Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME9, ME9 8SS offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ME9 8SS are sourced from Output Area E00166872 (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 8SS. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

ME9 8SS has low crime rates — 8 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.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swale0.3 km
  • Kemsley3.1 km
  • Queenborough3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Swale Rail Station0.1 km
  • Swale Rail Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km