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Area guide · Swale

Living in Halfway Houses

A snapshot of life in Halfway Houses, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Halfway Houses is a village in Swale, South East with a population of 4,396. The average house price is £277,461 and the overall crime rate is 86.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Halfway Houses ranks

Population

4,396

Avg House Price

£277,461

Crime Rate

86.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

371 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£31,675

Median Age

42.6

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Halfway Houses. The figures below are sourced from Sheerness, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Halfway Houses's detached homes (£366,690) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£140,954).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Halfway Houses prices have risen 38% over the last 9 years (£201,289 → £277,461).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£366,690£365,000194
Semi-Detached£272,917£275,000173
Terraced£219,178£220,000225
Flat£140,954£150,00027

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Halfway Houses is 86.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Halfway Houses: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools1
Primary1
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Halfway Houses Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Halfway Houses averages 371 Mbps — 271% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Halfway Houses homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score72
% Rated C or Above66.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,048

Demographics & Economy

Population4,396
Median Age42.6
Median Household Income£31,675
Employment Rate56.7%
Owner Occupied67%
Degree-Level Qualified23.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Halfway Houses?
The average house price in Halfway Houses is £277,461 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Halfway Houses?
The most affordable entry point in Halfway Houses is a flat, with an average price of £140,954.
Is Halfway Houses a safe place to live?
Halfway Houses has a recorded crime rate of 86.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Halfway Houses?
Halfway Houses has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Halfway Houses?
Average broadband download speeds in Halfway Houses are around 371 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.8% of premises.
How big is Halfway Houses?
Halfway Houses is a settlement in Swale with a population of approximately 4,396.

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