Area Analysis Swale, South East

ME10 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME10 postcode area.

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Population

52,017

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
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6/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME10's 66% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £275k. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.

home £275,230 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME10 is a postcode district in Swale, South East, covering 1101 active and 416 retired postcodes.

The largest share of ME10 (10%) is characterised by a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (8%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes ME10 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in ME10 are around £275k, down 7.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ME10 at 369 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ME10 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences6836
Anti-social behaviour3650
Shoplifting2224
Criminal damage and arson1957
Other theft1157

school Local Schools

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Canterbury Road Primary School

Good208 pupils
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Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils
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Meadowfield School

Outstanding392 pupils
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Westlands Primary School

Good553 pupils
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Westlands School

Good1789 pupils
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Highsted Grammar School

Good895 pupils
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Fulston Manor School

Good1357 pupils
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Regis Manor Primary School

Good541 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Coniston Hotel / Holiday Inn
  • Swale Your Way
  • The Beaumont
  • Travelodge Sittingbourne
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Greggs PLC
  • Kite College
  • Nando's
  • SKLR Cafe
  • Lateef
  • + 66 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Morrisons
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • Co-op
  • Co-op
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Aida Grill House Limited
  • Akinola Foods (Mobile Unit)
  • Big Boys Pizza
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Charcoal Grill
  • + 38 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Lora Express
  • News Plus
  • Macks Newsagents
  • Milton Mini Mart
  • Morrisons Daily
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Beauty Of Bath
  • Bunters
  • Donna's Ale House
  • Fountain Of Ale
  • Gore Court Cricket Club
  • + 26 more