ME10 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on West Street, 0.8km from Crown Quay in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Homewood ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
For renters and young professionals, ME10 1AJ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (159 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00124664 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, ME10 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, ME10 1AJ.
290
37
£ 38,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME10 1AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
ME10 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME10 1AJ. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near ME10 1AJ are high at 159 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Borden Grammar School
Westlands Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Highsted Grammar School
Fulston Manor School
The Oaks Infant School
South Avenue Primary School
Minterne Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Chaucer News0.8 km
- Happy Shopper Food Store0.8 km
- Central Pie Shop0.8 km
- Cherans Bakery0.1 km
- Europe Store0.5 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Beaumont0.9 km
- Travelodge Sittingbourne0.2 km
- Swale Your Way0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Paper Mill0.5 km
- The Park Tavern0.3 km
- The Stumble Inn0.7 km
- Bunters0.1 km
- Fountain Of Ale0.3 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Baby Cakes Vintage Tea Room1.0 km
- Curry Queen0.0 km
- Hot And Herbs0.7 km
- Humayra Indian And Bangladeshi1.0 km
- Swell Cafe0.2 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Golden Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Happiness Inn1.0 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.1 km
- Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go0.6 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sittingbourne0.2 km
- Kemsley2.4 km
- Newington5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Station Street0.1 km
- Ufton Lane0.2 km
- Cockleshell Walk0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME101AJ · Data under Open Government Licence