Coleshall Cottages is in Iwade, Sittingbourne and in Swale district. ME9 8RJ is located in the Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coleshall Cottages, Iwade, Sittingbourne, ME9 8RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME9 8RL, ME9 8TW, ME9 8SB, ME9 8XG, ME9 8XF, ME9 8TT, ME9 8WN, ME9 8RN, ME9 8WL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME9 8RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 38.5% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 43.4% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 10.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 2.3% | -6.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 48.2% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 17.7% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 15.8% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 15.5% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 15.8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 24.5% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 94% | 93.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97% | 93.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 93.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coleshall Cottages was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% lower than the Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coleshall Cottages has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and the 110th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Coleshall Cottages, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2009-12-23 | £262,946 |
| 8 Coleshall Cottages, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2007-11-02 | £244,274 |
| 8 Coleshall Cottages, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2006-06-22 | £254,284 |
| 8 Coleshall Cottages, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-03-07 | £226,031 |
| 6 Coleshall Cottages, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2005-07-29 | £255,528 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwade School School Lane , Iwade ME9 8RS | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemsley Primary Academy Coldharbour Lane , Kemsley ME10 2RP | 3out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regis Manor Primary School Middletune Avenue , Milton Regis ME10 2HT | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobbing Village School Sheppey Way , Bobbing ME9 8PL | 4out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Court Primary Academy Brewery Road , Milton Regis ME10 2EE | 2out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands School Westlands Avenue , ME10 1PF | 3out of 4 | 4,102 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borden Grammar School Avenue of Remembrance , ME10 4DB | 3out of 4 | 4,641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT | 4out of 4 | 5,115 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG | 3out of 4 | 5,215 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brogdale CIC The Stables, Culnells Farm , School Lane ME9 8QJ | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire School Vellum Drive , ME10 5DA | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| VTC Independent School Unit 2 , Century 2000 ME10 3DZ | - not rated | 4,587 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Baking Nanny | Ground Floor, 15 Colson Drive | 158 yd | |
| The Mews Brewhouse | Unit B, School Mews | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woolpack | The Wool Pack, 17 The Street | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack's Fish Bar | 9 School Mews, Iwade | 437 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| School Lane Playing Field School Lane | grass pitches | 280 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 255.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.