ME10 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Wellwinch Road, 0.2km from Chalkwell in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Chalkwell ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
For families considering a move, ME10 1BW represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00124675 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLWINCH ROAD, ME10 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLWINCH ROAD, ME10 1BW.
357
39
£ 47,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ME10 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME10 1BW. The average age is 39.5. 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
£ 275,000
11 sales · Mean £ 255,045
Detached
£ 217,500
4 sales · Mean £ 238,750
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
4 sales · Mean £ 259,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME10 1BW has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westlands Primary School
Aspire School
Westlands School
Borden Grammar School
Milton Court Primary Academy
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Regis Manor Primary School
Grove Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd0.7 km
- Chaucer News1.0 km
- Happy Shopper Food Store1.0 km
- Keyway Mini Mart0.7 km
- Cherans Bakery0.5 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Beaumont0.4 km
- Travelodge Sittingbourne0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Jenny Wren0.9 km
- The Paper Mill0.4 km
- The Park Tavern0.8 km
- The Stumble Inn0.4 km
- Bunters0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Baby Cakes Vintage Tea Room0.8 km
- Curry Queen0.7 km
- Hot And Herbs0.5 km
- Swell Cafe0.8 km
- The Cafe1.0 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Welcome Grove Park0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- China World Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Happiness Inn0.8 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.7 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sittingbourne0.7 km
- Kemsley2.1 km
- Newington4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorn Road0.1 km
- Hawthorn Road0.1 km
- Springfield Road0.2 km
- Coniston Hotel0.2 km
- Springfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME101BW · Data under Open Government Licence