Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

BORDEN LANE, ME10 1DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

276

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME10 1DF's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £500k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £500k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

ME10 1DF 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 1DF is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00125004 (shared with 9 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 1DF. 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

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

3 sales · Mean £ 466,666

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

ME10 1DF has low crime rates — 19 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 offences39
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Westlands Primary School

Good553 pupils0.3 km
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Westlands School

Good1789 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.7 km
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Minterne Junior School

Good361 pupils0.8 km
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The Oaks Infant School

Good324 pupils0.9 km
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Borden Grammar School

Good859 pupils1.2 km
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Grove Park Primary School

Good408 pupils1.2 km
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Borden Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement129 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 Bakery1.0 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Beaumont0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Park Tavern0.9 km
  • The Kings Head0.6 km
  • Beauty Of Bath0.5 km
  • The Gore Court Arms0.9 km
  • The Billet0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Nest0.7 km
  • The Eatery1.0 km
  • Marino Fish Restaurant0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Welcome Grove Park0.6 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • China World Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go0.9 km
  • Ossies Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Aida Grill House Limited0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne1.2 km
  • Kemsley2.8 km
  • Newington4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Brisbane Avenue0.1 km
  • Brisbane Avenue0.1 km
  • Oakfields0.1 km
  • Perth Gardens0.2 km
  • Auckland Drive0.2 km