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ME10 4HJ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About ME10 4HJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
ME10 4HJ is a postcode in Homewood, Swale, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ME10 4HJ, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ME10 4HJ are local prosperity and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for ME10 4HJ is based on Swale 013 Census 2021. It covers 8,889 residents, 297 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near ME10 4HJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ME10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £286k from 88 rolling sales, up 0.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ME10 4HJ can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ME10 4HJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ME10 4HJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about ME10 4HJ
Is ME10 4HJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near ME10 4HJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ME10 4HJ?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ME10 4HJ?
LocaleIQ matched ME10 4HJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ME10 4HJ?
The latest median sold price is £286k based on 88 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ME10 4HJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.