About Loyterton

Loyterton is a small village located in Kent, England, within the ME9 postcode area. The village is surrounded by the Kent countryside, offering a peaceful environment for residents and visitors alike. It features a few local amenities, including a primary school and a small shop, catering to the everyday needs of the community. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. Loyterton is well-connected to nearby towns, making it convenient for those who wish to explore the surrounding region. The village is also close to various walking paths, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and enjoying the natural landscape of Kent.

School Ratings in Loyterton

Loyterton is served by 49 schools. Rodmersham School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Loyterton

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 Loyterton

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

Deprivation and Employment in Loyterton

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Loyterton 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 Loyterton

Most properties in Loyterton 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

28 Primary
7 Secondary
14 Other
Lynsted and Norton Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School Primary 1.4 miles ISP School Good 1.7 miles Infiniti School Good 2.3 miles Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 2.3 miles Rodmersham School Primary Outstanding 2.5 miles Lorenden Preparatory School 2.5 miles Meadowfield School 2.6 miles The Sittingbourne School Secondary Good 2.6 miles Lansdowne Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Eastling Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Luddenham School Primary Good 2.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Loyterton IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Loyterton 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 Loyterton 392 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Loyterton 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 Teynham and Lynsted
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

Teynham Train Station 1.6 miles
Sittingbourne Train Station 3.7 miles
Faversham Train Station 3.8 miles
Kemsley Train Station 4.7 miles
Swale Train Station 5.9 miles
Selling Train Station 6.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Lynsted 0.6 miles Lewson Street 0.9 miles Cellarhill 1.2 miles Teynham 1.2 miles Norton Ash 1.4 miles Kingsdown 1.4 miles Erriottwood 1.4 miles Radfield 1.4 miles Deerton Street 1.8 miles Upper Rodmersham 1.9 miles Barrow Green 1.9 miles Newnham 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