Willow Cottages is in Iwade, Sittingbourne and in Swale district. ME9 8SN 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 Willow Cottages, Iwade, Sittingbourne, ME9 8SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME9 8SN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 19% | 32.9% | 13.9% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 50.2% | -12.2% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63% | 60.9% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 28.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 12.7% | 12.8% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.3% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 22.5% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 29.8% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.3% | 92.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
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 | 94.5% | 93.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Cottages was 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.8% higher than the Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Cottages has the 28th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and the 168th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Willow Cottages, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,995 | 1996-08-16 | £355,382 |
ME9 8SN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwade School School Lane , Iwade ME9 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemsley Primary Academy Coldharbour Lane , Kemsley ME10 2RP | 3out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenborough School and Nursery Edward Road , ME11 5DF | - not rated | 4,016 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regis Manor Primary School Middletune Avenue , Milton Regis ME10 2HT | 3out of 4 | 4,272 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobbing Village School Sheppey Way , Bobbing ME9 8PL | 4out of 4 | 4,410 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,407 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire School Vellum Drive , ME10 5DA | - not rated | 4,819 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iwade Speedway | Unit 10, Marshbank | 378 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 18.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 18.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 90.9% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.