Postcode ME9 8EU is located in a rural village, 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 2.7 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 12.7% 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 64 ft away from ME9 8EU.
Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar near ME9 8EU 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £418,000 in West Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £1,675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £667,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £367,500 |
| Terraced | 4 | £307,500 |
10 year median price trend in West Downs
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME9 8EU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bredgar Farm Shop | The Street, Bredgar, ME9 8EX | Walking directions to Bredgar Farm Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.