ME10 1BL is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Chalkwell in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Borden and Grove Park ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME10 1BL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00124701 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME10 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME10 1BL.
381
26
£ 52,500 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME10 1BL 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 1BL has a significant social housing presence — 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME10 1BL. The average age is 25.9. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME10 1BL has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Aspire School
Westlands Primary School
Westlands School
Grove Park Primary School
Regis Manor Primary School
Milton Court Primary Academy
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Borden Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd0.5 km
- Keyway Mini Mart0.5 km
- Cherans Bakery0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Beaumont0.3 km
- Travelodge Sittingbourne1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Jenny Wren0.7 km
- The Paper Mill0.6 km
- The Park Tavern1.0 km
- The Stumble Inn0.5 km
- Bunters0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Baby Cakes Vintage Tea Room0.9 km
- Curry Queen0.8 km
- Hot And Herbs0.6 km
- Swell Cafe1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Welcome Grove Park0.4 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- China World Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Happiness Inn0.9 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
- Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go0.3 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sittingbourne0.9 km
- Kemsley2.1 km
- Newington4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bourne Grove0.3 km
- Coniston Hotel0.3 km
- The Coniston0.3 km
- Springfield Road0.3 km
- Kenilworth Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME101BL · Data under Open Government Licence