ME10 1BF is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Chalkwell in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Chalkwell ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00124660 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME10 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME10 1BF.
600
33
£ 47,100 /yr
54%
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 1BF spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BF. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME10 1BF is moderate at 88 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.
school Local Schools
Borden Grammar School
Westlands Primary School
Milton Court Primary Academy
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Regis Manor Primary School
Aspire School
The Oaks Infant School
Westlands School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd1.0 km
- Chaucer News0.9 km
- Happy Shopper Food Store0.9 km
- Keyway Mini Mart1.0 km
- Cherans Bakery0.3 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Beaumont0.7 km
- Travelodge Sittingbourne0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Paper Mill0.2 km
- The Park Tavern0.6 km
- The Stumble Inn0.4 km
- Bunters0.4 km
- Fountain Of Ale0.5 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Baby Cakes Vintage Tea Room0.7 km
- Curry Queen0.4 km
- Hot And Herbs0.4 km
- Swell Cafe0.5 km
- The Cafe0.7 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Welcome Grove Park0.9 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- China World Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Happiness Inn0.7 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.4 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sittingbourne0.4 km
- Kemsley2.1 km
- Newington4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cockleshell Walk0.2 km
- Hawthorn Road0.2 km
- Hawthorn Road0.2 km
- Ufton Lane0.2 km
- The King's Head0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME101BF · Data under Open Government Licence