Postcode report
ME13 9HD Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Swale
About ME13 9HD: area rating, property, schools and local change
ME13 9HD is a postcode in Boughton and Courtenay, Swale, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ME13 9HD, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ME13 9HD are health and safety, while housing 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 ME13 9HD is based on Swale 017 Census 2021. It covers 5,802 residents, 91 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 12% 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 5/10.
For property prices near ME13 9HD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ME13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £291k from 44 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ME13 9HD can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 ME13 9HD 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near ME13 9HD; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about ME13 9HD
Is ME13 9HD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 45% 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 ME13 9HD?
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 ME13 9HD?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ME13 9HD?
LocaleIQ matched ME13 9HD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ME13 9HD?
The latest median sold price is £291k based on 44 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ME13 9HD?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.