Area360 logo

Find postcode

Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow

Interactive map displaying Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow

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 65 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
65
Deprivation level
5/10
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
31.52(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.39(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.78(+52%)
Other theft
6.99(+25%)
Vehicle crime
4.04(+9%)
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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £745,000.

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
Detached39£475,000
Flats6£195,000
Semi-Detached43£351,000
Terraced25£327,500

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

ME98SU

Chetney View

ME98TR

Stangate Drive

ME98PZ

Parsonage Lane

ME98SQ

Chetney View

ME98TL

Saxon Walk

ME98TX

Alefe Way

ME98BS

Old Maidstone Road

ME98TY

Monins Road

ME97DF

Curlew Avenue

ME98NY

Bobbing Hill

ME98QE

School Lane

ME98RR

Ferry Road

ME98GN

White Satin Close

ME98GB

Rooks View

ME98SR

Ridham Dock

ME98XL

Hill Farm View

ME98XD

Purple Emperor Grove

ME98QA

Parsonage Lane

ME97EA

The Street

ME97EW

Vicarage Lane

ME98GL

Peach Blossom Drive

ME98FP

All Saints Close

ME97DT

The Green

ME98DZ

Rook Lane

ME98PL

Sheppey Way

ME98TQ

Stangate Drive

ME98GF

Nutmeg Crescent

ME98WL

Holly Blue Drive

ME98GS

Robin Close

ME97DP

The Street

ME98FT

Redwing Avenue

ME98SJ

The Street

ME98RJ

Sheerstone

ME98TP

Shooters Chase

ME98UG

Stangate Drive

ME98UT

Upper Fans Lane

ME98TA

Ladyfields Close

ME97ER

Wardwell Lane

ME98DW

Helen Thompson Close

ME98GY

Basser Hill

ME98TE

Sanderling Way

ME98UJ

Sharfleet Crescent

ME97DR

The Street

ME97DB

Breach Lane

ME98TZ

Fans Lane

ME98QJ

School Lane

ME98UH

Stangate Drive

ME98PG

Sheppey Way

ME98RX

Springvale

ME98PE

Sheppey Way

ME98FX

Helen Thompson Close

ME97DW

Breach Lane

ME98PA

Bobbing Hill

ME97EN

Neptune Terrace

ME98LU

Evergreen Close

ME98XN

Sheppey Way

ME98SP

Ferry Road

ME98RQ

Old Ferry Road

ME98TT

Colson Drive

ME98RH

Ferry Road

ME98UY

Ferry Road

ME98XQ

Henge Road

ME98WR

Teal Way

ME98RD

Grovehurst Road

ME97EP

Vicarage Lane

ME98WP

Cormorant Road

ME98XE

Ringlet Grove

ME98WS

Avocet Walk

ME98RN

Sheerstone

ME97DJ

Landrail Road

ME97DL

Breach Lane

ME98FW

Fulmar Avenue

ME97EH

The Crescent

ME98QT

Howt Green

ME98NQ

Keycol Hill

ME98UQ

Sharfleet Crescent

ME98QD

Belnor Avenue

ME98SW

Old Ferry Road

ME97DY

The Street

ME98PB

Bobbing Hill

ME98RY

Springvale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.