ME10 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Borden Lane, 0.4km from Milton Regis in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Homewood ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
For serious buyers, ME10 1BY is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00125004 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BORDEN LANE, ME10 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORDEN LANE, ME10 1BY.
276
52
£ 47,100 /yr
38%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME10 1BY combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£410k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £410k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME10 1BY. The average age is 52.1. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 440,000
5 sales · Mean £ 453,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME10 1BY has low crime rates — 21 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
The Oaks Infant School
Borden Grammar School
Borden Church of England Primary School
Grove Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd0.6 km
- Chaucer News0.7 km
- Happy Shopper Food Store0.7 km
- Keyway Mini Mart0.6 km
- Cherans Bakery0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Beaumont0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Park Tavern0.9 km
- The Golden Hope1.0 km
- The Kings Head0.6 km
- Beauty Of Bath0.5 km
- The Gore Court Arms0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Nest0.7 km
- The Eatery1.0 km
- Marino Fish Restaurant0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Welcome Grove Park0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- China World Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go0.9 km
- Ossies Fish Bar0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Aida Grill House Limited0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sittingbourne1.2 km
- Kemsley2.8 km
- Newington4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Oakfields0.1 km
- Brisbane Avenue0.1 km
- Brisbane Avenue0.1 km
- Auckland Drive0.2 km
- Perth Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME101BY · Data under Open Government Licence