ME10 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Chalkwell in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Homewood ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME10 1BG is 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. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00124661 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME10 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME10 1BG.
254
41
£ 38,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME10 1BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
ME10 1BG has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME10 1BG. The average age is 40.7. 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 around ME10 1BG is moderate at 84 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
Milton Court Primary Academy
Minterne Junior School
Fulston Manor School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Chaucer News0.8 km
- Happy Shopper Food Store0.8 km
- Central Pie Shop1.0 km
- Cherans Bakery0.1 km
- Europe Store0.7 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Beaumont0.7 km
- Travelodge Sittingbourne0.3 km
- Swale Your Way0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Paper Mill0.4 km
- The Park Tavern0.5 km
- The Stumble Inn0.5 km
- Bunters0.3 km
- Fountain Of Ale0.4 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Baby Cakes Vintage Tea Room0.9 km
- Curry Queen0.2 km
- Hot And Herbs0.5 km
- Swell Cafe0.4 km
- The Cafe0.5 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Welcome Grove Park1.0 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- China World Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Happiness Inn0.9 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.3 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sittingbourne0.3 km
- Kemsley2.3 km
- Newington4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ufton Lane0.1 km
- Cockleshell Walk0.1 km
- Hawthorn Road0.3 km
- The King's Head0.3 km
- Station Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME101BG · Data under Open Government Licence