Coastguard Cottages is in Conyer, Sittingbourne and in Swale district. ME9 9HH is located in the Teynham and Lynsted 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 Coastguard Cottages, Conyer, Sittingbourne, ME9 9HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME9 9HF, ME9 9HQ, ME9 9HD, ME9 9HR, ME9 9HX, ME9 9HJ, ME9 9HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME9 9HH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 49.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 26.9% | 34.3% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 46.3% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 10.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 39.8% | 42.7% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 44.2% | 37% | -7.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13.2% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 16.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.1% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 37.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.2% | 96.4% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 95.3% | 95.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 95.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coastguard Cottages was 46.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% lower than the East Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coastguard Cottages has the 12th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in East Downs and the 156th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Coastguard Cottages, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-03-13 | £370,613 |
| 1 Coastguard Cottages, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £89,950 | 1998-08-20 | £464,820 |
ME9 9HH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME9 9HH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School Station Road , Teynham ME9 9BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery School Lane , Bapchild ME9 9NL | 3out of 4 | 4,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Luddenham School Luddenham , ME13 0TE | 3out of 4 | 4,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynsted and Norton Primary School Lynsted Lane , Lynsted ME9 0RL | 2out of 4 | 4,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Gladstone Drive , ME10 3BH | 3out of 4 | 4,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sittingbourne School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | 3out of 4 | 4,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP School Castlewood Farm , Conyer Road ME9 9EA | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alchemy School 72 Station Road , Teynham ME9 9SN | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowfield School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | 4out of 4 | 4,842 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| VTC Independent School Unit 2 , Century 2000 ME10 3DZ | - not rated | 5,398 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swale Marina Club House | Swale Marina Clubhouse, Conyer Quay Moorings | 313 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 | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.