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Sub-area · Sittingbourne West · Swale · South East

Living in Swale 012A

Part of Sittingbourne West · 1,434 residents

Swale 012A is a sub-area in Sittingbourne West, Swale that skews under 18 and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £1,104 a month, up 3.4% on the year, with council tax in band C adding roughly £200/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom quartile of UK sub-areas (78th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,104+3.4%
vs last year
Liveability
97/100
Composite score
Safety
88/100
Higher is safer
Transport
85/100
Transit + walk
Schools
74/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1827%
18–3422%
35–4921%
50–6417%
65+14%
Population1,434
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied58%
Private rent23%
Social rent19%
Flats7%
Terraced42%
Semi-detached41%
Detached9%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person22%Couple with children23%Lone parent18%Other8%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 10.80
White94%Asian1%Black2%Mixed3%Other0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian44%Muslim1%No religion51%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK92%
Born outside UK8%
General health (self-reported)
Good81%Fair14%Bad6%
Disability prevalence20%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above21%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications24%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Swale 012A?

Swale 012A sits inside Sittingbourne West, part of the wider Swale council area in South East. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Swale 012A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Swale 012A?
The median monthly rent across Swale 012A is £1,104.
How safe is Swale 012A?
Swale 012A has a safety score of 88/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Swale 012A?
Transport score: 85/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Swale 012A part of?
Swale 012A sits inside the Sittingbourne West neighbourhood, in Swale, South East.