About Breach

Breach is a small settlement located in the county of Kent, in the south-east of England. It lies within the ME9 postcode area, situated near the border with East Sussex. The area is predominantly rural, with open fields and scattered residential properties. The village is close to the A229 road, providing access to nearby towns such as Ashford and Canterbury. While Breach itself is not a major centre, it offers a quiet, countryside environment with a sense of community. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and farmland, typical of the Kentish countryside. There are no significant landmarks or tourist attractions within the village, but it is well-connected to regional transport links. The local area is known for its agricultural activity and peaceful surroundings.

School Ratings in Breach

Breach is served by 85 schools. Rodmersham School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Breach

Property prices average £427K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £564K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Breach

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Breach, with 88 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Breach

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Breach falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Breach

Most properties in Breach can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. 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

49 Primary
12 Secondary
24 Other
Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Newington Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles Leigh Academy Rainham Secondary Good 1.1 miles Holywell Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Lower Halstow Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Riverside Children's Centre Good 1.3 miles Riverside Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Miers Court Children's Centre Good 1.8 miles Miers Court Primary School Primary 1.8 miles St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Primary 1.9 miles St Margaret's Infant School Primary 1.9 miles Parkwood Primary School Primary 2.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Breach IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Breach in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

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 Breach 392 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Breach is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

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 Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
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

Newington Train Station 0.9 miles
Rainham (Kent) Train Station 1.7 miles
Kemsley Train Station 3.7 miles
Sittingbourne Train Station 3.9 miles
Gillingham (Kent) Train Station 4.7 miles
Swale Train Station 4.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Lower Hartlip 0.6 miles Otterham Quay 0.9 miles Hartlip 0.9 miles Newington 0.9 miles Moor Street 1.2 miles Upchurch 1.2 miles Meresborough 1.4 miles Windmill Hill 1.4 miles Chesley 1.4 miles Lower Halstow 1.8 miles Rainham 1.9 miles Wetham Green 1.9 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