Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

BORDEN LANE, ME10 1DH House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

ME10 1DH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 83% 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.

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

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

For families considering a move, ME10 1DH represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1DH 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 1DH. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

ME10 1DH has low crime rates — 23 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 offences54
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft21
Anti-social behaviour11
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Westlands Primary School

Good553 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.8 km
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The Oaks Infant School

Good324 pupils0.9 km
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Borden Grammar School

Good859 pupils1.1 km
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Grove Park Primary School

Good408 pupils1.2 km
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Aspire School

Requires Improvement96 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd0.5 km
  • Chaucer News0.7 km
  • Happy Shopper Food Store0.7 km
  • Keyway Mini Mart0.5 km
  • Cherans Bakery0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Beaumont0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Paper Mill0.9 km
  • The Park Tavern0.8 km
  • The Stumble Inn0.9 km
  • Bunters1.0 km
  • The Golden Hope0.8 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Curry Queen0.9 km
  • The Nest0.7 km
  • Maharani Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Station Cafe1.0 km
  • The Eatery0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Welcome Grove Park0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • China World Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go0.7 km
  • Happy Chef0.9 km
  • Ossies Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne1.0 km
  • Kemsley2.6 km
  • Newington4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Brisbane Avenue0.1 km
  • Brisbane Avenue0.2 km
  • Perth Gardens0.2 km
  • Perth Gardens0.2 km
  • Sydney Avenue0.3 km