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Sub-area · Teynham & Badlesmere · Swale · South East

Living in Swale 016C

Part of Teynham & Badlesmere · 1,836 residents

Swale 016C is a sub-area in Teynham & Badlesmere, Swale that skews 50–64 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £1,104 a month, up 3.4% on the year, with council tax in band B adding roughly £200/mo. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (40th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband coverage is sparse at 8% of premises — check before signing.

Median rent
£1,104+3.4%
vs last year
Liveability
4/100
Composite score
Safety
56/100
Higher is safer
Transport
32/100
Transit + walk
Schools
13/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
8%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1818%
18–3416%
35–4918%
50–6424%
65+24%
Population1,836
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied70%
Private rent16%
Social rent14%
Flats2%
Terraced31%
Semi-detached35%
Detached29%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person27%Couple with children16%Lone parent10%Other7%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 6.50
White97%Asian0%Black1%Mixed1%Other0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian50%Muslim0%No religion45%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK93%
Born outside UK7%
General health (self-reported)
Good81%Fair14%Bad5%
Disability prevalence19%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above32%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications19%

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

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What's it like to rent in Swale 016C?

Swale 016C sits inside Teynham & Badlesmere, 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 016C 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 016C?
The median monthly rent across Swale 016C is £1,104.
How safe is Swale 016C?
Swale 016C has a safety score of 56/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Swale 016C?
Transport score: 32/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Swale 016C part of?
Swale 016C sits inside the Teynham & Badlesmere neighbourhood, in Swale, South East.