Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

WEST STREET, ME10 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, ME10 1AP.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME10 1AP spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME10 1AP is an up-and-coming urban area on West Street, 0.7km from Crown Quay in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Roman ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

For renters and young professionals, ME10 1AP offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (160 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00124882 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME10 1AP. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.0%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 1AP are high at 160 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour279
Shoplifting216
Violence and sexual offences216
Criminal damage and arson49
Public order48

school Local Schools

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Borden Grammar School

Good859 pupils0.4 km
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Westlands Primary School

Good553 pupils0.8 km
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Highsted Grammar School

Good895 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.9 km
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Fulston Manor School

Good1357 pupils0.9 km
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South Avenue Primary School

Good421 pupils1.0 km
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The Oaks Infant School

Good324 pupils1.0 km
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Minterne Junior School

Good361 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Chaucer News0.8 km
  • Happy Shopper Food Store0.8 km
  • Central Pie Shop0.8 km
  • Cherans Bakery0.1 km
  • Europe Store0.5 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Beaumont0.9 km
  • Travelodge Sittingbourne0.2 km
  • Swale Your Way0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Paper Mill0.5 km
  • The Park Tavern0.4 km
  • The Stumble Inn0.7 km
  • Bunters0.1 km
  • Fountain Of Ale0.2 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Baby Cakes Vintage Tea Room0.9 km
  • Curry Queen0.0 km
  • Hot And Herbs0.6 km
  • Swell Cafe0.1 km
  • The Cafe0.3 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Golden Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Happiness Inn0.9 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.1 km
  • Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go0.6 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne0.2 km
  • Kemsley2.4 km
  • Newington5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Street0.1 km
  • Cockleshell Walk0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Ufton Lane0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km