Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

ARTHUR STREET, ME10 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARTHUR STREET, ME10 1BA.

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Population

600

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME10 1BA spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

ME10 1BA is a mixed residential area on Arthur Street, 0.5km from Chalkwell in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Chalkwell ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

For families considering a move, ME10 1BA represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £207k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00124660 (shared with 12 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 1BA. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.3%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 240,000

5 sales · Mean £ 234,000

Flat

£ 163,750

6 sales · Mean £ 167,916

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around ME10 1BA is moderate at 89 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences195
Anti-social behaviour192
Shoplifting129
Criminal damage and arson43
Other theft38

school Local Schools

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Borden Grammar School

Good859 pupils0.7 km
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Westlands Primary School

Good553 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils1.0 km
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Milton Court Primary Academy

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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Regis Manor Primary School

Good541 pupils1.1 km
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Aspire School

Requires Improvement96 pupils1.1 km
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Highsted Grammar School

Good895 pupils1.2 km
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The Oaks Infant School

Good324 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd1.0 km
  • Chaucer News0.9 km
  • Happy Shopper Food Store0.9 km
  • Keyway Mini Mart1.0 km
  • Cherans Bakery0.2 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Beaumont0.7 km
  • Travelodge Sittingbourne0.4 km
  • Swale Your Way1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • The Paper Mill0.3 km
  • The Park Tavern0.6 km
  • The Stumble Inn0.4 km
  • Bunters0.4 km
  • Fountain Of Ale0.4 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Baby Cakes Vintage Tea Room0.8 km
  • Curry Queen0.3 km
  • Hot And Herbs0.4 km
  • Swell Cafe0.5 km
  • The Cafe0.6 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Welcome Grove Park0.9 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • China World Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Golden Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Happiness Inn0.8 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne0.4 km
  • Kemsley2.2 km
  • Newington4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cockleshell Walk0.1 km
  • Ufton Lane0.2 km
  • Hawthorn Road0.2 km
  • Hawthorn Road0.2 km
  • The King's Head0.3 km