Cost of Living in ME12
Swale
ME12 at a glance
Postcode district (ME12)Figures describe the ME12 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below). 2026/27 estimate using the Swale average Band D rate published by MHCLG and an estimated band. Parish charges, discounts and premiums can change your bill.
House prices in ME12
Postcode district (ME12)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £365,000 | 841 | −£50k |
| Semi-detached | £285,000 | 746 | +£25k |
| Terraced | £217,000 | 946 | −£3k |
| Flat | £152,000 | 147 | −£78k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in ME12
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (ME12)ME12 sits at an average deprivation decile of 2.8 out of 10 (more deprived than the English average), based on the 27 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 1% more than the national median.