Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

CHALKWELL ROAD, ME10 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALKWELL ROAD, ME10 1BJ.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

38

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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: ME10 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

ME10 1BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.

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

ME10 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Chalkwell Road, 0.3km from Chalkwell in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Chalkwell ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, down 9.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00124676 (shared with 7 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 1BJ. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 260,000

9 sales · Mean £ 243,777

Semi-Detached

£ 220,750

2 sales · Mean £ 220,750

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

ME10 1BJ has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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 offences95
Anti-social behaviour78
Criminal damage and arson29
Other theft23
Shoplifting17

school Local Schools

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Westlands Primary School

Good553 pupils0.6 km
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Borden Grammar School

Good859 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils1.0 km
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Aspire School

Requires Improvement96 pupils1.0 km
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Westlands School

Good1789 pupils1.0 km
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Milton Court Primary Academy

Good234 pupils1.1 km
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Regis Manor Primary School

Good541 pupils1.1 km
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Minterne Junior School

Good361 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd0.7 km
  • Chaucer News0.9 km
  • Happy Shopper Food Store0.9 km
  • Keyway Mini Mart0.7 km
  • Cherans Bakery0.4 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Beaumont0.4 km
  • Travelodge Sittingbourne0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Jenny Wren1.0 km
  • The Paper Mill0.4 km
  • The Park Tavern0.7 km
  • The Stumble Inn0.4 km
  • Bunters0.6 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Baby Cakes Vintage Tea Room0.9 km
  • Curry Queen0.5 km
  • Hot And Herbs0.5 km
  • Swell Cafe0.7 km
  • The Cafe0.8 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
  • Tesco0.0 km
  • Welcome Grove Park0.6 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • China World Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Golden Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Happiness Inn0.9 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne0.6 km
  • Kemsley2.2 km
  • Newington4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hawthorn Road0.0 km
  • Hawthorn Road0.0 km
  • The King's Head0.1 km
  • Coniston Hotel0.2 km
  • The Coniston0.2 km