Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

BORDEN LANE, ME10 1DB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

347

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME10 1DB spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £373k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.8% year-on-year.

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

ME10 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Borden Lane, 0.4km from Chalkwell in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Chalkwell ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

For serious buyers, ME10 1DB is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £373k, down 9.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00124662 (shared with 21 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 1DB. 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

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

6 sales · Mean £ 372,416

Terraced

£ 345,000

5 sales · Mean £ 336,400

Detached

£ 471,625

2 sales · Mean £ 471,625

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

ME10 1DB has low crime rates — 22 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 offences63
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft23
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Westlands Primary School

Good553 pupils0.3 km
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Westlands School

Good1789 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.7 km
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Minterne Junior School

Good361 pupils0.9 km
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The Oaks Infant School

Good324 pupils1.0 km
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Borden Grammar School

Good859 pupils1.1 km
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Aspire School

Requires Improvement96 pupils1.1 km
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Grove Park Primary School

Good408 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd0.5 km
  • Chaucer News0.7 km
  • Happy Shopper Food Store0.7 km
  • Keyway Mini Mart0.5 km
  • Cherans Bakery0.7 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Beaumont0.3 km
  • Travelodge Sittingbourne1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Paper Mill0.8 km
  • The Park Tavern0.7 km
  • The Stumble Inn0.8 km
  • Bunters0.9 km
  • The Golden Hope0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Curry Queen0.8 km
  • Hot And Herbs0.9 km
  • Swell Cafe1.0 km
  • The Nest0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Welcome Grove Park0.5 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • China World Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Golden Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go0.6 km
  • Welcome Chinese0.9 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne0.9 km
  • Kemsley2.5 km
  • Newington4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Perth Gardens0.2 km
  • The Coniston0.2 km
  • Sydney Avenue0.2 km
  • Coniston Hotel0.2 km
  • Perth Gardens0.2 km