ME10 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Borden Lane, 0.2km from Chalkwell in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Chalkwell ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00124662 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BORDEN LANE, ME10 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORDEN LANE, ME10 1BT.
347
42
£ 47,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ME10 1BT — age 42, 83% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME10 1BT. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME10 1BT has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Westlands Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Westlands School
Borden Grammar School
Minterne Junior School
Aspire School
The Oaks Infant School
Grove Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd0.6 km
- Chaucer News0.8 km
- Happy Shopper Food Store0.8 km
- Keyway Mini Mart0.6 km
- Cherans Bakery0.5 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Beaumont0.3 km
- Travelodge Sittingbourne0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Paper Mill0.6 km
- The Park Tavern0.7 km
- The Stumble Inn0.6 km
- Bunters0.7 km
- Fountain Of Ale0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Curry Queen0.6 km
- Hot And Herbs0.7 km
- Swell Cafe0.8 km
- The Cafe0.9 km
- The Nest0.8 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Welcome Grove Park0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- China World Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.7 km
- Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go0.4 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sittingbourne0.7 km
- Kemsley2.3 km
- Newington4.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Coniston0.1 km
- Coniston Hotel0.1 km
- The King's Head0.1 km
- Hawthorn Road0.2 km
- Hawthorn Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME101BT · Data under Open Government Licence