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ME9 9DW

Baker Close

Teynham and Lynsted

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Detailed insights for ME9 9DW

Overview

Postcode ME9 9DW is located in a rural town, within the Teynham and Lynsted area of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Teynham & Badlesmere area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Teynham & Badlesmere is £55,722 per year. The median sale price in Teynham and Lynsted is £300,000 (around £336 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £377,500. The nearest station is Teynham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Teynham Playing Fields.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
57%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Teynham & Badlesmere has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,331 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Teynham & Badlesmere has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57%

Approximately 57.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Teynham & Badlesmere is £55,722 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 265 ft away from ME9 9DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Teynham & Badlesmere near ME9 9DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Teynham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME9 9DW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Teynham

N/A

Walking directions to Teynham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME9 9DW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTeynham Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Teynham Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
8,529.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.41(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.19(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.3(+106%)
Public order
5.7(-6%)
Other crime
4.75(+151%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
91.19%
Other White
12
4.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.53%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.77%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
85
43.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
15.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.69%
Level 3 (A level)
24
12.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
15
7.61%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
52
52%
Owns outright
19
19%
Owns with a mortgage
18
18%
Social rents from council
5
5%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
5%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Teynham and Lynsted

Median price: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £336
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £378K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £336 per square foot) in Teynham and Lynsted area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Teynham and Lynsted over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£510,000£373
Semi-Detached30£315,000£351
Terraced33£255,000£293
Flats7£150,000£283

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Teynham and Lynsted

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Teynham and Lynsted.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£305,000£136,500£259,000£209,000
2017£350,000£148,000£265,000£229,000
2018£340,500£163,750£273,000£233,000
2019£385,000£127,000£255,000£217,500
2020£446,250£375,000£265,500£221,000
2021£512,500£143,000£290,000£237,000
2022£440,000£160,000£320,000£262,500
2023£387,500£220,000£327,500£259,250
2024£725,000£165,000£297,500£235,000
2025£545,000£234,000£313,500£255,000
2026£365,000£145,000£300,000£258,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Teynham and Lynsted.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Teynham and Lynsted.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299£237£286£225
2017£297£262£293£303
2018£337£298£300£290
2019£322£255£282£265
2020£322£288£298£262
2021£361£265£304£280
2022£383£339£359£322
2023£374£341£348£285
2024£393£326£344£281
2025£383£256£336£294
2026£370£270£353£329
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Teynham and Lynsted.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Teynham and Lynsted in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME9 9DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME9 9DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 20255, Baker Close, Sittingbourne, ME9 9DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
15 Aug 20256, Harrys Road, Sittingbourne, ME9 9DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
14 Aug 2025101, Honeyball Walk, Sittingbourne, ME9 9TWTerracedFreehold£230,000
21 Jan 202663, Honeyball Walk, Sittingbourne, ME9 9TNTerracedFreehold£287,500
22 May 202660, Honeyball Walk, Sittingbourne, ME9 9TGTerracedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the ME9 9DW postcode area, located within Teynham & Badlesmere, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for ME9 9DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryTeynham Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.2 miNot applicableISP SchoolOther independent special school

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME9 9DW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME9 9DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier R & A Lucky Store152-154 Station Road, Teynham, ME9 9SXWalking directions to Premier R & A Lucky Store
0.4 miCo-op Food109 London Road, Teynham, Sittingbourne, ME9 9QLWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miLondis137-139 London Road, Teynham, Sittingbourne, ME9 9QJWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swale district.

Band A£1,604
Band B£1,871
Band C£2,138
Band D£2,406
Band E£2,940
Band F£3,475
Band G£4,009
Band H£4,811

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME9 9DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julien Peter Speed

Teynham and Lynsted - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Lloyd Bowen

Teynham and Lynsted - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Helen Whately

Faversham and Mid Kent - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSwaleE07000113
Parliamentary ConstituencyFaversham and Mid KentE14001235
WardTeynham and LynstedE05009563
ParishTeynhamE04005073
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Teynham & BadlesmereE02005130
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swale 016DE01024623
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ME9 9DW

Is ME9 9DW (Teynham & Badlesmere) safe?

The area around ME9 9DW records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near ME9 9DW?

The median sale price around ME9 9DW in Teynham and Lynsted is £300,000 (about £336 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME9 9DW?

There are 2 schools close to ME9 9DW, including Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School (Good) and ISP School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to ME9 9DW?

The closest station to ME9 9DW is Teynham, about 244 m away.

How deprived is the area around ME9 9DW?

ME9 9DW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,331 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME9 9DW (Teynham & Badlesmere) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Faversham and Mid Kent covering ME9 9DW is Helen Whately (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Julien Peter Speed (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Lloyd Bowen (Conservative and Unionist Party).