Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

ME10 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME10 1BN.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME10 1BN 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.

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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

ME10 1BN 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.

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

ME10 1BN is a safe, established residential area located 0.0km 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 1BN 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00124701 (shared with 5 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 1BN. 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

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

ME10 1BN has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences66
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft23
Anti-social behaviour22
Drugs10

school Local Schools

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Westlands Primary School

Good553 pupils0.6 km
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Westlands School

Good1789 pupils0.8 km
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Aspire School

Requires Improvement96 pupils0.8 km
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Grove Park Primary School

Good408 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils1.0 km
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Borden Grammar School

Good859 pupils1.1 km
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Milton Court Primary Academy

Good234 pupils1.2 km
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Regis Manor Primary School

Good541 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd0.5 km
  • Chaucer News1.0 km
  • Happy Shopper Food Store1.0 km
  • Keyway Mini Mart0.5 km
  • Cherans Bakery0.7 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Beaumont0.2 km
  • Travelodge Sittingbourne0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Jenny Wren0.8 km
  • The Paper Mill0.6 km
  • The Park Tavern0.9 km
  • The Stumble Inn0.5 km
  • Bunters0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Baby Cakes Vintage Tea Room1.0 km
  • Curry Queen0.8 km
  • Hot And Herbs0.7 km
  • Swell Cafe0.9 km
  • The Nest1.0 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Welcome Grove Park0.4 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • China World Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Golden Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Happiness Inn1.0 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne0.9 km
  • Kemsley2.2 km
  • Newington4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Coniston Hotel0.2 km
  • The Coniston0.2 km
  • Hawthorn Road0.3 km
  • Cryalls Lane0.3 km
  • Sydney Avenue0.3 km