Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

LYNSTED LANE, ME9 9RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNSTED LANE, ME9 9RL.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

ME9 9RL is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

ME9 9RL is a mixed residential area on Lynsted Lane, 0.4km from Cellarhill in Swale. Administratively it sits within Teynham and Lynsted ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME9 9RL are sourced from Output Area E00189633 (shared with 22 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 9RL. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around ME9 9RL is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary5
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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Lynsted and Norton Primary School

Inadequate68 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Londis0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Dover Castle0.6 km
  • Crispins0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The George Inn And New Territories0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Teynham Chinese0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Teynham1.3 km
  • Sittingbourne4.9 km
  • Kemsley6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Batteries Close0.1 km
  • Batteries Close0.2 km
  • The Swan0.5 km
  • The Swan0.5 km
  • The Swan0.5 km