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West Downs

England / South East / Swale / West Downs

About

West Downs ward is located in the borough of Swale, Kent. It covers a mix of residential and rural areas, with a focus on suburban living. The ward includes parts of Sittingbourne, offering local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks. Transport links are accessible, with road connections to the A2 and M2.

The area features a blend of older and newer housing developments, catering to families and commuters. Green spaces like Milton Creek Country Park provide recreational opportunities. West Downs maintains a balance between urban convenience and quieter, semi-rural surroundings.

Area overview

On average West Downs has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Downs is £55,100 per year. There are 5 schools in West Downs: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Downs Population
2,908
Population density
117.1 per km²

Demographics

British
2,717
93.43%
Other White
46
1.58%
Irish
30
1.03%
African
24
0.83%
Other Black
14
0.48%
Total population: 2,908

Housing

Owns outright
538
46.54%
Owns with a mortgage
394
34.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
128
11.07%
Other social rented
60
5.19%
Other forms of private rent
21
1.82%
Total households: 1,156

Property prices in West Downs

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £479,000 in West Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £285,000 up to £1,675,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£683,750
Semi-Detached10£387,500
Terraced2£357,500

10 years price trend in West Downs

All postcodes in West Downs

ME90PP

Bottles Lane

ME90PT

Bottles Lane

ME90RU

Cheney Hill

ME98AA

Ruins Barn Road

ME98BZ

Bir Lane

ME98EG

Primrose Lane

ME98JA

Hearts Delight Road

ME90QQ

Church Street

ME98AR

Blind Mary's Lane

ME99LN

Randle Way

ME99NL

School Lane

ME99PL

Morris Court Close

ME104GR

Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar

ME104FL

Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar

ME98EY

Bexon Lane

ME99NB

St Laurence Close

ME104FW

Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar

ME98EB

Primrose Lane

ME99SW

Scoones Close

ME104GZ

Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar

ME104GP

Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar

ME90AH

Bottles Lane

ME90PR

Bottles Lane

ME90SB

Frinsted Road

ME90SJ

Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar

ME98BG

Deans Hill Road

ME98DX

Tunstall Road

ME104UL

Canterbury Road

ME90LR

Maple Court

ME90PH

Highsted Road

ME99PW

Randle Way

ME104NQ

Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar

ME104GL

Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar

ME90PX

Green Lane

ME98AE

Broadoak Road

ME98AS

Blind Mary's Lane

ME98JB

Hearts Delight Road

ME99NF

Ashtead Drive

ME104FX

Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar

ME98AQ

Broadoak Road

ME98BH

Deans Hill Road

ME98PX

Broadoak Road

ME99AQ

The Street

ME99NQ

Ashtead Drive

ME104FP

Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar

ME90AG

Highsted Road

ME98HA

Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar

ME98HL

Bexon Lane

ME99AD

Fox Hill

ME104FR

Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar

ME90AP

Down Court Road

ME99PJ

Doubleday Drive
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Data Sources

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