How safe is Iwade & Kemsley?

Crime level in Iwade & Kemsley is moderate with about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many households are in Iwade & Kemsley?

There are 5,224 households in Iwade & Kemsley

What are house prices in Iwade & Kemsley?

Based on 207 recent sales, the median price is £320,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What's the Iwade & Kemsley population and density?

Iwade & Kemsley population is 14,037 with density 798.5 per km².

How much social housing is near Iwade & Kemsley?

About 11.7% across the Iwade & Kemsley area.

What home types are most common in Iwade & Kemsley?

Housing mix: semi-detached 37.8%, detached 29.2%.

What's the average income in Iwade & Kemsley?

Average resident income is about £58,200 per year.

How deprived is Iwade & Kemsley?

Deprivation score 5/10 (rank 18099 of 32844 in country).

What are prices by property type in Iwade & Kemsley?

Latest medians: Detached £382,500, Semi-detached £316,000, Terraced £263,500, Flats £187,500.

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Q: What schools in Iwade & Kemsley and how are they rated?

There are 4 schools in Iwade & Kemsley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South East / Swale / Iwade & Kemsley

About

Iwade & Kemsley are neighboring areas in Swale, Kent, located near Sittingbourne. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraces, and modern developments. Local amenities include convenience stores, pubs, and primary schools, catering to daily needs. The nearby Kemsley Downs provides green space for walking and outdoor activities.

Transport links are convenient, with the A249 providing road access to Maidstone and the M2. Kemsley railway station offers services to London Victoria and Ramsgate. The area has industrial heritage, with the former Bowater paper mill site now repurposed for housing and business use. Iwade & Kemsley offer a balance of suburban living with easy access to larger towns and countryside.

Area overview

On average Iwade & Kemsley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Iwade & Kemsley is £58,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Iwade & Kemsley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

11.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Iwade & Kemsley Population

14,037

Population density

798.5 per km²

Demographics

British

11,852

84.43%

Other White

716

5.1%

African

579

4.12%

Other Black

107

0.76%

Indian

0.7%

Total population: 14,038

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

2,371

45.36%

Owns outright

1,333

25.5%

Private landlord or letting agency

702

13.43%

Other social rented

531

10.16%

Social rents from council

109

2.09%

Total households: 5,227

Property prices in Iwade & Kemsley

Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Iwade & Kemsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £595,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	66	£382,500	£300,000	£341,250	£457,250	£521,875
Flats	12	£187,500	£98,875	£142,500	£204,250	£250,250
Semi-Detached	69	£316,000	£229,600	£285,000	£340,000	£375,000
Terraced	60	£263,500	£179,750	£240,000	£316,250	£365,250

10 years price trend in Iwade & Kemsley

All postcodes in Iwade & Kemsley

ME98RJ

Sheerstone

ME102ET

Quickstep Close

ME102GQ

Manisty Court

ME102SZ

Grovehurst Avenue

ME98GX

Coleshall Gate

ME98RB

Grovehurst Road

ME98US

Upper Fans Lane

ME102GR

Edward Drive

ME102LF

Diligent Drive

ME98QY

Ferry Road

ME98RN

Sheerstone

ME102BD

Moonfleet Close

ME102HQ

Genesta Close

ME102NG

Pastime Close

ME102RA

Grovehurst Road

ME102TH

Castle Rough Lane

ME102TN

Beauvoir Drive

ME98TL

Saxon Walk

ME98UU

The Saltings

ME98WH

Shelduck Close

ME98XB

Meadow Brown View

ME102BY

Burnham Close

ME102HX

Glenbrook Grove

ME102HY

Cardine Close

ME102JH

Hambrook Walk

ME102SU

Bramblefield Lane

ME102TU

Walsby Drive

ME98SS

Old Ferry Road

ME98TE

Old Ferry Road

ME102GE

Monarch Drive

ME102HT

Middletune Avenue

ME102HW

Middletune Avenue

ME98XU

Iwade & Kemsley

ME98RR

Ferry Road

ME98TR

Rookery View

ME98TZ

Iwade & Kemsley

ME98XP

Iwade & Kemsley

ME98UQ

Sharfleet Crescent

ME102FZ

Grovehurst Road

ME102GB

Barge Way

ME102PX

Flanders Close

ME102RU

Austin Close

ME102SA

The Crescent

ME98GR

Green Oak Crescent

ME98QZ

Grovehurst Road

ME98RH

Ferry Road

ME98SG

Chetney View

ME98TQ

Stangate Drive

ME98XH

Chalkhill Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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