Postcode ME9 8ET is located in a rural hamlet, within the West Downs ward of Swale in the South East region , and forms part of the Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar is £55,100 per year. The nearest station is Sittingbourne located about 3.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,250 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar is £55,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from ME9 8ET.
Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar near ME9 8ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sittingbourne located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £683,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £387,500 |
| Terraced | 2 | £357,500 |
10 years price trend in West Downs
In the ME9 8ET postcode area, located within Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Bredgar Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | Yew Tree Farm School | Other independent special school | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.