About Bottom Pond

Bottom Pond is a small settlement located in the county of Kent, in the south-east of England. It lies within the ME9 postcode area and is situated near the village of Boughton under Blean. The area is primarily rural, with open fields and scattered residential properties. The name 'Bottom Pond' likely refers to a local body of water that once formed part of the landscape, though it may no longer be prominent. The surrounding countryside is typical of Kent, with rolling hills and agricultural land. There are no major landmarks or facilities in the immediate vicinity, and the population is modest. The village is accessible by road via the A208, which connects it to nearby towns such as Canterbury and Ramsgate. It remains a quiet, unassuming place, with a strong sense of local community.

School Ratings in Bottom Pond

Families in Bottom Pond have access to 46 local schools. Rodmersham School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bottom Pond

Homes sell for an average of £427K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £564K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bottom Pond

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Bottom Pond, with 88 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bottom Pond

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bottom Pond around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bottom Pond

Bottom Pond benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,007 sales

Average Price £427K
£1K — £40M
Detached £564K 1,091
Semi £332K 840
Terraced £269K 742
Flat £177K 168

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

27 Primary
6 Secondary
13 Other
Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Bredgar Church of England Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Yew Tree Farm School Good 1.5 miles Rodmersham School Primary Outstanding 2.2 miles Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School Primary Outstanding 2.2 miles ALP Sittingbourne Good 2.6 miles The Oaks Infant School Primary 2.7 miles Minterne Junior School Primary 2.7 miles Infiniti School Good 2.7 miles Fulston Manor School Secondary Requires Improvement 2.8 miles St Peter's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 2.8 miles Highsted Grammar School Secondary Good 2.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bottom Pond IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Bottom Pond are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
6/10
Education
5/10
Health
7/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
7/10
8,753 Children (0-15) 19%
27,459 Working Age 60%
12,189 Older (60+) 27%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 24.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bottom Pond 392 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Bottom Pond are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

125 Violence & Sexual Offences
88 Anti-Social Behaviour
53 Shoplifting
30 Other Theft
26 Criminal Damage & Arson
21 Vehicle Crime
15 Public Order
11 Other Crime
8 Burglary
8 Drugs
3 Robbery
2 Weapons
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Kent Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Sittingbourne Train Station 3.4 miles
Harrietsham Train Station 3.9 miles
Hollingbourne Train Station 4.3 miles
Newington Train Station 4.6 miles
Teynham Train Station 4.7 miles
Kemsley Train Station 4.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Milstead 0.6 miles Bexon 0.6 miles Frinsted 0.6 miles Bluetown 1.2 miles Wormshill 1.4 miles Swanton Street 1.4 miles Dungate 1.4 miles Hollybushes 1.4 miles Woodstock 1.4 miles Timbold Hill 1.4 miles Bredgar 1.4 miles Silver Street 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Swale
County Kent
Ward West Downs
Constituency Sittingbourne and Sheppey
Parish Rodmersham
Region South East

Streets in ME9 30 shown View all streets

A249 2 Abbott Drive 1 Acorn Terrace 1 Alefe Way 1 All Saints Close 1 Allsworth Close 1 Amber Close 1 Ashtead Drive 2 Auger Close 1 Avent Walk 2 Avocet Walk 1 Baker Close 3 Bannister Hill 2 Barge Way 1 Barn Close 1 Basser Hill 1 Batteries Close 1 Belle Friday Close 1 Belnor Avenue 1 Bexon Lane 4 Bicknor Lane 4 Bimbury Lane 1 Bishop Lane 1 Bittern Road 1 Blacketts Road 2 Blind Mary's Lane 1 Bobbing Hill 1 Bogle Road 2 Borden Lane 2 Bottles Lane 2

Postcodes in ME9 50 shown View all postcodes

ME9 0AA ME9 0AB ME9 0AD ME9 0AG ME9 0AH ME9 0AL ME9 0AN ME9 0AP ME9 0AS ME9 0AT ME9 0AU ME9 0AX ME9 0AY ME9 0AZ ME9 0BA ME9 0BB ME9 0BD ME9 0BE ME9 0BF ME9 0BG ME9 0BH ME9 0BL ME9 0BN ME9 0BP ME9 0BQ ME9 0BS ME9 0BX ME9 0BY ME9 0BZ ME9 0DA ME9 0DB ME9 0DE ME9 0DH ME9 0DJ ME9 0DP ME9 0DS ME9 0DT ME9 0EA ME9 0ED ME9 0EH ME9 0EN ME9 0EP ME9 0ES ME9 0ET ME9 0EW ME9 0EX ME9 0EZ ME9 0HB ME9 0HD ME9 0HF