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ME12 Area Report

Swale

Data from 20 official government & open-data sources · Updated August 2026

£279,771
Median Price
Postcode district (ME12)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (ME12)
5
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.4/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in ME12

Rental Yield
6.3
Price Growth
5.2
Schools
7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Amenities
1
Healthcare
6.3
Broadband
5
Air Quality
10
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
8

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Swale)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Swale has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
5
employment
5
education
4
health
5
crime
4
housing
4
environment
7

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Swale (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the ME12-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£293,739
Swale average
+0.4%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£471,231
Detached
£314,333
Semi-Detached
£250,359
Terraced
£152,245
Flat

Long-Term Price Trend

01/12/2002: £119,041
01/12/2003: £139,770
01/12/2004: £156,357
01/12/2005: £160,659
01/12/2006: £168,505
01/12/2007: £181,753
01/12/2008: £157,422
01/12/2009: £158,305
01/12/2010: £160,406
01/12/2011: £163,590
01/12/2012: £158,830
01/12/2013: £172,098
01/12/2014: £190,042
01/12/2015: £204,578
01/12/2016: £223,685
01/12/2017: £246,147
01/12/2018: £252,686
01/12/2019: £251,291
01/12/2020: £267,118
01/12/2021: £278,954
01/12/2022: £306,730
01/12/2023: £290,244
01/12/2024: £292,675
01/12/2025: £293,739
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

3
Primary
1
Secondary
1
Independent
5
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in ME12 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£367,000
840 sales
Semi-detached
£285,000
751 sales
Terraced
£217,000
928 sales
Flat
£150,000
146 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Swale. For the headline ME12 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+0.4%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Swale
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Green premium

Energy-efficient houses (EPC A-C) vs less efficient houses (EPC D-G) sold in ME12 in the last 5 years, compared £ per m².

-6.7%

EPC A-C houses here sell for 6.7% less per m² than EPC D-G houses, comparing homes of a similar age.

£3,417/m² (790 sales) vs £3,148/m² (1,087 sales)

The unadjusted comparison shows +8.5% — different because houses of different EPC ratings here also tend to be different ages, and older homes carry their own price premium or discount that has nothing to do with energy efficiency. The age-adjusted figure above compares only homes built in the same era.

For context, a national dataset published July 2026 models a uniform England-wide retrofit premium of +5.8% (medium retrofit) to +10.9% (predicted retrofit) by 2050 — a projection assumption applied equally to every dwelling type, not a local measurement. Panakaduwa, Figshare 2026 (CC BY 4.0). The -6.7% above is what ME12 buyers actually paid.

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid · EPC Register (Supabase mirror) · Open Government Licence v3.0. Reliable from 20+ sales per band.

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Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
8/10
Highly resilient
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
1
Grade I
low heritage impact
Significant listed buildings nearby may affect planning decisions.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

Source: Environment Agency

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Food Hygiene Ratings

44 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.8/5
Average Rating
95%
Rated Good or Very Good
44
Total Establishments
Woodlands Nursery And PreschoolCaring Premises
5/5
Achieve Together LtdCaring Premises
5/5
Barton Court Residential HomeCaring Premises
5/5
The Harps InnPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Ayyappa MinimartRetailers - other
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Elevation

26m
Moderateabove sea level

At 26m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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