Postcode ME9 7EG is located in a rural village, within the Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow ward of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Newington, Halstow & Upchurch area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newington, Halstow & Upchurch is £61,951 per year. The nearest station is Newington located about 2.0 miles away.
Newington, Halstow & Upchurch has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,840 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Newington, Halstow & Upchurch has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newington, Halstow & Upchurch is £61,951 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME9 7EG.
Newington, Halstow & Upchurch near ME9 7EG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newington located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £351,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £327,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
In the ME9 7EG postcode area, located within Newington, Halstow & Upchurch, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Swale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME9 7EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lloyd Chapman
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow - Elected 4 May 2023
Rog Clark
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow - Elected 4 May 2023
Kevin McKenna
Sittingbourne and Sheppey - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.