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Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow

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About

The Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow ward occupies a distinct area in the northern part of Swale, characterised by its position between the urban centre of Sittingbourne and the wider Medway estuary. The ward contains the separate villages of Bobbing, Iwade, and Lower Halstow, each with its own settlement pattern. The landscape is largely flat, with a mix of residential development and open agricultural land, shaped by its proximity to key transport routes including the A249 and the Sheppey crossing.

A notable feature is the extensive network of creeks and salt marshes along the ward's northern boundary, where Lower Halstow sits directly on the Medway estuary. This area includes working boatyards and a historic church overlooking the water. The surrounding farmland and the presence of the Milton Creek Country Park to the south contribute to a setting where industrial infrastructure, such as the Ridham Dock, exists alongside quieter rural and estuarine environments.

Area overview

On average Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow is £65,015 per year. There are 4 schools in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow is home to around 6,441 people, with a population density of about 267.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow Population
6,441
Population density
267.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.83(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.66(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.78(+52%)
Other theft
7.45(+34%)
Shoplifting
5.43(-32%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,853
90.86%
Other White
159
2.47%
African
92
1.43%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
61
0.95%
Indian
53
0.82%
Total population: 6,442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,394
27.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,068
21.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
800
16.05%
No qualifications
757
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
532
10.68%
Total 16+ residents: 4,983

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,165
48.87%
Owns outright
740
31.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
211
8.85%
Other social rented
137
5.75%
Shared ownership
66
2.77%
Total households: 2,384

Property prices in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £367,750 in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £906,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£475,000
Flats6£195,000
Semi-Detached42£350,000
Terraced25£330,000

10 years median price trend in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow.

All postcodes in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow

ME97DG

Seaview Terrace

ME98DZ

Rook Lane

ME98TP

Shooters Chase

ME97BU

Breach Lane

ME98RZ

Sheppey Way

ME98SN

Willow Cottages

ME98PD

Sheppey Way

ME98RP

Sheerstone

ME98RU

Linkway

ME98SB

Meadow Rise

ME98SP

Ferry Road

ME98UD

Elm Tree Avenue

ME98WP

Cormorant Road

ME98WQ

Wigeon Road

ME97DJ

Landrail Road

ME98LU

Evergreen Close

ME98QU

Teal Way

ME98TN

Rookery View

ME98FW

Fulmar Avenue

ME98PE

Sheppey Way

ME98WS

Avocet Walk

ME98DW

Helen Thompson Close

ME98GZ

Sheppey Way

ME97EN

Neptune Terrace

ME98FQ

Lord Nelson Road

ME98FT

Redwing Avenue

ME98QN

Sheppey Way

ME98SR

Ridham Dock

ME98WL

Holly Blue Drive

ME97DU

The Green

ME97EP

Vicarage Lane

ME98TU

Turnstone Close

ME98XQ

Henge Road

ME97DN

Breach Lane

ME98TJ

Mallard Crescent

ME98UW

School Mews

ME98UY

Ferry Road

ME98RL

Sheerstone

ME97EQ

Vicarage Lane

ME98FN

The Waterway

ME98XE

Ringlet Grove

ME98QE

School Lane

ME98UJ

Sharfleet Crescent

ME98XN

Sheppey Way

ME97ES

School Lane

ME98XS

Sarsen Road

ME98RE

Ferry Road

ME98FS

Swallow Avenue

ME98PB

Bobbing Hill

ME98QP

Sheppey Way

ME98WN

Holly Blue Drive

ME97ER

Wardwell Lane

ME98FX

Helen Thompson Close

ME98GL

Peach Blossom Drive

ME98LY

Kingfisher Close

ME98RX

Springvale

ME98GY

Basser Hill

ME98ND

Keycol Hill

ME98PP

Sheppey Way

ME98TX

Alefe Way

ME98WJ

Sandpiper Lane

ME97ED

Little Barksore Cottages

ME98PJ

Sheppey Way

ME98RD

Grovehurst Road

ME98SQ

Chetney View

ME97EF

Heron Close

ME98QL

Stickfast Lane

ME98FR

Bittern Road

ME98SU

Chetney View

ME98TW

Mansfield Drive

ME98UZ

Ruins Barn Road

ME98XD

Purple Emperor Grove

ME97EH

The Crescent

ME98RA

Featherbed Lane

ME98FY

Bewick Walk

ME98PZ

Parsonage Lane

ME98ST

Woodpecker Drive

ME98XF

Red Admiral Crescent

ME98TH

Church Mews

ME98UH

Stangate Drive

ME97DP

The Street

ME98QD

Belnor Avenue

ME97DY

The Street

ME98FP

All Saints Close

ME98GS

Robin Close

ME98PY

Greenshanks

ME98XR

Equinox Road

ME98TT

Colson Drive

ME98QH

School Lane

ME97DE

Breach Lane

ME98GN

White Satin Close

ME98TY

Monins Road

ME97EB

Sheerness Road

ME97EL

Westmoreland Drive

ME98XL

Hill Farm View

ME97DB

Breach Lane

ME98GF

Nutmeg Crescent

ME98NQ

Keycol Hill

ME98UT

Upper Fans Lane

ME97EE

Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.