Postcode ME9 8WL 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 very low crime levels, with around 35.9 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 1.0 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 35.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Iwade & Kemsley is £58,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME9 8WL.
Iwade & Kemsley near ME9 8WL 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Kemsley | N/A | Walking directions to Kemsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Iwade Nature Park | Medium | Walking directions to Iwade Nature Park |
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 8WL 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 8WL
| 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: 01/12/2025.