Postcode ME9 8PA is located in an urban city, within the Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow ward of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Borden & The Meads area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Borden & The Meads is £60,895 per year. The nearest station is Newington located about 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Borden & The Meads has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,092 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Borden & The Meads has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Borden & The Meads is £60,895 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 161 ft away from ME9 8PA.
Borden & The Meads near ME9 8PA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newington located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £367,750 in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £906,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £330,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
In the ME9 8PA postcode area, located within Borden & The Meads, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME9 8PA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Sheppey Way, Sittingbourne, ME9 8PG | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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: 16/01/2026.