Town Pop. 3,788

Living in Iwade: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Iwade scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Iwade most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 12 scored places sharing the ME9 postcode district, Iwade ranks 2nd.

The ME9 district averages 40/100, putting Iwade 13 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Iwade sits 62 points above the ME9 district figure of 30/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the ME9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 67 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sharfleet Crescent 15 crimes
  2. 2 Kingfisher Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 The Street 11 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 8.527 · PM2.5 7.063 · PM10 11.126 µg/m³
70
Green Space 21
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Iwade SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsMedway Maritime Hospital7.7 mi
Southend University Hospital12.1 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre12.3 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryGrovehurst Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity3,076 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
92
Full fibre (FTTP)76%
available across Swale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 84 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate71%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed71%Unemployed2.4%Retired14.1%Student4.1%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.4%Level 3 (A levels)22.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership77.2%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Swale · 2026-27
A £1,604
B £1,871
C £2,139
D £2,406
E £2,941
F £3,475
G £4,010
H £4,812
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Kemsley 1 mi
Swale 1.2 mi
Sittingbourne 2.4 mi
J5 M2 4.2 mi
J5 M2 4.3 mi
J4 M2 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £357,500 32
Detached £456,500 10
Semi-detached £351,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£258k £322k £389k £453k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Sittingbourne 57 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Halstow 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Queenborough 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Borden 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newington 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Upchurch 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Halfway Houses 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Highsted 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ham Green 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sheerness 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hartlip 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Broadoak 49 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Iwade a nice place to live?

Iwade is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Iwade is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Iwade?

Iwade is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 174 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Iwade?

Among the top-rated schools in Iwade is Iwade School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Iwade in total.

What are house prices like in Iwade?

The current median house price in Iwade is £357,500, around 25% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £456,500, semi-detached £351,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Iwade in context

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Postcode districts in Iwade

ME9 40 ⇄

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