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ME9

SITTINGBOURNE

Kent, South East, England

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ME9 encompasses SITTINGBOURNE and its surrounding areas in Kent, South East.

Avg price £425,716
1yr change ▼ 1.4%
Crime 1% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£425,716

▼ 1.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

48% above national avg

Crime Rate

80.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

1% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

185 Mbps

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.

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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

£412K £423K £433K £444K £455K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

1

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

158,379

Population

62

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.

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185.0 Mbps

Avg Download

33.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

76%

Superfast Coverage

42%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about ME9 SITTINGBOURNE

What is the average house price in ME9 SITTINGBOURNE?
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 SITTINGBOURNE 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 is the population of ME9 SITTINGBOURNE?
The population of ME9 (SITTINGBOURNE) is approximately 158,379 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in ME9 SITTINGBOURNE?
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.

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