Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

VICTORIA ROAD, ME10 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, ME10 1BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1BS 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

No single demographic signal dominates ME10 1BS — age 38, 75% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 24.5% year-on-year.

home £265,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME10 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Road, 0.1km 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 24.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1BS 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 1BS. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Terraced

£ 270,000

11 sales · Mean £ 260,681

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

5 sales · Mean £ 256,000

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

ME10 1BS has low crime rates — 31 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 offences75
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft25
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 pupils0.9 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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Grove Park Primary School

Good408 pupils1.1 km
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Milton Court Primary Academy

Good234 pupils1.1 km
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Regis Manor Primary School

Good541 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd0.6 km
  • Chaucer News0.9 km
  • Happy Shopper Food Store0.9 km
  • Keyway Mini Mart0.6 km
  • Cherans Bakery0.6 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Beaumont0.3 km
  • Travelodge Sittingbourne0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Jenny Wren0.9 km
  • The Paper Mill0.5 km
  • The Park Tavern0.8 km
  • The Stumble Inn0.5 km
  • Bunters0.8 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Baby Cakes Vintage Tea Room0.9 km
  • Curry Queen0.7 km
  • Hot And Herbs0.6 km
  • Swell Cafe0.8 km
  • The Nest0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Welcome Grove Park0.5 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • China World Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Golden Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Happiness Inn0.9 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne0.8 km
  • Kemsley2.2 km
  • Newington4.3 km

Bus Stops

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