Postcode report
ME9 0DE Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About ME9 0DE: area rating, property, schools and local change
ME9 0DE is a postcode in West Downs, Swale, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ME9 0DE, then scores the surrounding small area 43/100 - bottom 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ME9 0DE are health and property market signals, 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 ME9 0DE is based on Maidstone 011 Census 2021. It covers 9,765 residents, 99 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 9% 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 4/10.
For property prices near ME9 0DE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ME9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £383k from 13 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ME9 0DE can compare 1 state schools within one mile. 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 ME9 0DE 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 ME9 0DE; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about ME9 0DE
Is ME9 0DE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 43/100 (bottom 27% 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 ME9 0DE?
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 ME9 0DE?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ME9 0DE?
LocaleIQ matched ME9 0DE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ME9 0DE?
The latest median sold price is £383k based on 13 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ME9 0DE?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.