Postcode ME9 8RA 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 Iwade & Kemsley area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Iwade & Kemsley is £58,200 per year. The nearest station is Kemsley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Iwade & Kemsley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,092 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Iwade & Kemsley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.7% 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 of residents in Iwade & Kemsley is £58,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from ME9 8RA.
Iwade & Kemsley near ME9 8RA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kemsley | N/A | Walking directions to Kemsley |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 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 | 42 | £477,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £347,750 |
| Terraced | 23 | £323,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
In the ME9 8RA postcode area, located within Iwade & Kemsley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME9 8RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grovehurst Newsagents Ltd | 2 Hurst Lane, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, ME10 2SS | Walking directions to Grovehurst Newsagents Ltd |
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.