Postcode ME9 8PX 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.5 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 2.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,022 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME9 8PX.
Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar near ME9 8PX 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 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
In the ME9 8PX postcode area, located within Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.