Postcode ME9 8QE is located in a rural town, within the Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow ward of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Iwade & Kemsley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Iwade & Kemsley is £67,575 per year. The nearest station is Kemsley located about 1.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Iwade & Kemsley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,450 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Iwade & Kemsley has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.6 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 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Iwade & Kemsley is £67,575 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME9 8QE.
Iwade & Kemsley near ME9 8QE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kemsley located about 1.7 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
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.