ME10 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Street, 0.6km from Chalkwell in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Homewood ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00124664 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, ME10 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, ME10 1AN.
290
37
£ 38,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME10 1AN 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 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME10 1AN. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME10 1AN is above average at 96 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
The Oaks Infant School
Fulston Manor School
Minterne Junior School
Milton Court Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Chaucer News0.7 km
- Happy Shopper Food Store0.7 km
- Central Pie Shop1.0 km
- Cherans Bakery0.1 km
- Europe Store0.7 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Beaumont0.8 km
- Travelodge Sittingbourne0.3 km
- Swale Your Way0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Paper Mill0.5 km
- The Park Tavern0.4 km
- The Stumble Inn0.6 km
- Bunters0.3 km
- Fountain Of Ale0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Baby Cakes Vintage Tea Room1.0 km
- Curry Queen0.2 km
- Hot And Herbs0.6 km
- Swell Cafe0.3 km
- The Cafe0.5 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Welcome Grove Park1.0 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- China World Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Happiness Inn1.0 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sittingbourne0.3 km
- Kemsley2.4 km
- Newington4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ufton Lane0.0 km
- Cockleshell Walk0.2 km
- Station Street0.3 km
- Park Tavern0.3 km
- The King's Head0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME101AN · Data under Open Government Licence