Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

BORDEN LANE, ME10 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORDEN LANE, ME10 1DA.

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

333

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME10 1DA combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£535k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME10 1DA is a sought-after residential area on Borden Lane, 0.5km from Milton Regis in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Homewood ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

For serious buyers, ME10 1DA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £535k. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00125006 (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 1DA. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.4%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 485,000

12 sales · Mean £ 518,708

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

2 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

ME10 1DA has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime5
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Westlands Primary School

Good553 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.6 km
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Westlands School

Good1789 pupils0.7 km
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Minterne Junior School

Good361 pupils0.7 km
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The Oaks Infant School

Good324 pupils0.8 km
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Borden Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement129 pupils1.2 km
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Borden Grammar School

Good859 pupils1.3 km
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Grove Park Primary School

Good408 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd0.7 km
  • Chaucer News0.7 km
  • Happy Shopper Food Store0.7 km
  • Keyway Mini Mart0.7 km
  • Hawthorn Store (Best One)1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Beaumont0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Park Tavern1.0 km
  • The Kings Head0.7 km
  • Beauty Of Bath0.4 km
  • The Gore Court Arms0.9 km
  • The Billet0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Nest0.7 km
  • Marino Fish Restaurant0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Welcome Grove Park0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • China World Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Aida Grill House Limited1.0 km
  • Chaucer Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Madras Cafe0.7 km
  • Yummy Yummy0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne1.3 km
  • Kemsley3.0 km
  • Newington4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Auckland Drive0.0 km
  • Oakfields0.1 km
  • Auckland Drive0.1 km
  • Brisbane Avenue0.2 km
  • Brisbane Avenue0.2 km