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.
ME10 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME10 1BN.
381
26
£ 52,500 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Westlands Primary School
Westlands School
Aspire School
Grove Park Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Borden Grammar School
Milton Court Primary Academy
Regis Manor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Beaumont0.2 km
- Travelodge Sittingbourne0.9 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: ME101BN · Data under Open Government Licence