Living in ME11, Swale
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around ME11 in Swale. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Swale: £298,394, up 4.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around ME11
91 recorded home sales on the streets around central ME11 in the last 2 years, with a median of £230,000 and a range from £95,000 to £320,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 STANLEY AVENUE, ME11 5DT | semi-detached | £222,500 | 2026-06-09 |
| 25 BARLER PLACE, ME11 5BX | terraced | £240,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 45 MAIN ROAD, ME11 5BW | terraced | £280,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| 1A FIRST AVENUE, ME11 5JF | detached | £206,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 31 BOROUGH ROAD, ME11 5DS | semi-detached | £231,000 | 2026-04-14 |
| 25 CORONATION CRESCENT, ME11 5ES | semi-detached | £260,000 | 2026-04-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
10 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenborough School and Nursery | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Richmond Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| West Minster Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.3 mi |
| Halfway Houses Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
| Leigh Academy Minster | Secondary | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.7 mi |
7 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 16.5% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 13.9% |
| Skilled trades | 12.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
65 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central ME11 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), sea flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Swale's figures.
Common questions about ME11
What is the average house price in ME11?
The average sold price in Swale is £298,394 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in ME11?
Prices in Swale are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in ME11?
The median of 91 recorded sales around central ME11 in the last 2 years is £230,000, ranging from £95,000 to £320,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in ME11?
10 schools sit within 3 miles of central ME11, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in ME11?
65 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ME11 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is ME11 at risk of flooding?
Central ME11 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is ME11 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £230,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 65 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is ME11 safe?
65 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ME11 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? ME11 or ME12, ME11 or ME10, ME11 or ME9.
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