ME9 — SITTINGBOURNE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in ME9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME9 is £425,716, which is 6% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME9 cost 48.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME9 have fallen 1.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£584,708	284
Semi-detached	£341,455	318
Terraced	£282,295	233
Flat	£180,741	49
All types	£425,716	933

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in ME9

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

ME9 has a crime rate of 80.6 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

26.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

18.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

15.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in ME9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME9 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Lower Halstow Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Rodmersham School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Newington Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

158,379

Population

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

33.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ME9 are 185.0 Mbps, with 98% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 66% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

185.0 Mbps

Avg Download

33.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

76%

Superfast Coverage

42%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME9 is collected by Swale. The Band D rate is £2,094/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

ME9 — SITTINGBOURNE

Area Summary

ME9 (SITTINGBOURNE) offers above-average property prices (£425,716, 48% above national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (185 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ME9?

The average house price in ME9 (SITTINGBOURNE) is £425,716, based on 933 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 48% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.4% over the past year.

Is ME9 a safe area to live?

Crime in ME9 is close to the national average at 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (26.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (18.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in ME9?

There are 17 schools in or near ME9. 12% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in ME9?

Council tax in ME9 is collected by Swale. The Band D rate is £2,094 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in ME9?

The average broadband download speed in ME9 is 185 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 76% of premises, ultrafast to 42%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in ME9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in ME9 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 158,379.