Postcode ME9 8SQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Iwade Nature Park.
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 0.8% 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 8SQ.
Iwade & Kemsley near ME9 8SQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Iwade Nature Park | Medium | Walking directions to Iwade Nature Park |
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 8SQ postcode area, located within Iwade & Kemsley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME9 8SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iwade Post Office Ganesh Store | Ferry Road, Swale, ME9 8RR | Walking directions to Iwade Post Office Ganesh Store |
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.