Area guide · Swale

Living in Iwade

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

At a glance

Iwade is a village in Swale, South East with a population of 4,533. The average house price is £362,802 and the overall crime rate is 86.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Iwade ranks

Population

4,533

Avg House Price

£362,802

Crime Rate

86.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

239 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,066

Median Age

42.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Iwade's detached homes (£481,074) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£193,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Iwade prices have risen 37% over the last 9 years (£265,270 → £362,802).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£481,074	£458,000	27
Semi-Detached	£334,247	£350,000	30
Terraced	£303,987	£300,000	19
Flat	£193,000	£200,000	7

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Iwade is 86.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Iwade: 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 Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Iwade School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Iwade averages 239 Mbps — 139% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Iwade homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.5
% Rated C or Above	66.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,061

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,533
Median Age	42.2
Median Household Income	£32,066
Employment Rate	59%
Owner Occupied	66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Iwade?

The average house price in Iwade is £362,802 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Iwade?

The most affordable entry point in Iwade is a flat, with an average price of £193,000.

Is Iwade a safe place to live?

Iwade has a recorded crime rate of 86.7 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 Iwade?

Iwade has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Iwade?

Average broadband download speeds in Iwade are around 239 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 76.3% of premises.

How big is Iwade?

Iwade is a settlement in Swale with a population of approximately 4,533.

Most compared with

How does Iwade stack up against its neighbours?

Bearsted

Iwade

House price: £588,043 · £362,802
Crime rate: 0.1 · 86.7
Distance: 9.9 mi

Canvey Island

Iwade

House price: £333,839 · £362,802
Crime rate: 51.7 · 86.7
Distance: 11.7 mi

Chatham

Iwade

House price: £321,268 · £362,802
Crime rate: 0.3 · 86.7
Distance: 8.6 mi

Coxheath

Iwade

House price: £375,973 · £362,802
Crime rate: 0.2 · 86.7
Distance: 14.0 mi

Cuxton

Iwade

House price: £409,788 · £362,802
Crime rate: N/A · 86.7
Distance: 11.8 mi

Eastchurch

Iwade

House price: £326,627 · £362,802
Crime rate: 87.3 · 86.7
Distance: 5.8 mi

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