ME10 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Borden Lane, 0.3km from Chalkwell in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Chalkwell ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
For families considering a move, ME10 1BU represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k, up 8.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00124662 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BORDEN LANE, ME10 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORDEN LANE, ME10 1BU.
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 1BU — age 42, 83% ownership, 14% 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 up 8.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME10 1BU. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 219,000
21 sales · Mean £ 213,214
Detached
£ 467,500
2 sales · Mean £ 467,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME10 1BU has low crime rates — 28 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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Westlands School
Minterne Junior School
Borden Grammar School
The Oaks Infant School
Aspire School
Grove Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd0.6 km
- Chaucer News0.7 km
- Happy Shopper Food Store0.7 km
- Keyway Mini Mart0.6 km
- Cherans Bakery0.6 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Beaumont0.3 km
- Travelodge Sittingbourne0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Paper Mill0.7 km
- The Park Tavern0.7 km
- The Stumble Inn0.7 km
- Bunters0.8 km
- Fountain Of Ale0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Curry Queen0.7 km
- Hot And Herbs0.8 km
- Swell Cafe0.9 km
- The Cafe1.0 km
- The Nest0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Welcome Grove Park0.5 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- China World Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.8 km
- Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go0.5 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sittingbourne0.8 km
- Kemsley2.5 km
- Newington4.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Coniston0.1 km
- Coniston Hotel0.1 km
- The King's Head0.2 km
- Sydney Avenue0.3 km
- Sydney Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME101BU · Data under Open Government Licence