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.
WEST STREET, ME10 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, ME10 1AP.
323
40
£ 38,600 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
Borden Grammar School
Westlands Primary School
Highsted Grammar School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Fulston Manor School
South Avenue Primary School
The Oaks Infant School
Minterne Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Beaumont0.9 km
- Travelodge Sittingbourne0.2 km
- Swale Your Way0.7 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: ME101AP · Data under Open Government Licence