Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

DENTAL CLOSE, ME10 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENTAL CLOSE, ME10 1DT.

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

362

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

ME10 1DT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £625k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 7.2% year-on-year.

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

ME10 1DT is a safe, established residential area on Dental Close, 0.2km from Key Street in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Borden and Grove Park ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME10, ME10 1DT offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k, up 7.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00124637 (shared with 6 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 1DT. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 593,750

12 sales · Mean £ 587,791

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

ME10 1DT has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour10
Other crime5
Vehicle crime5
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Westlands School

Good1789 pupils0.6 km
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Grove Park Primary School

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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Borden Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement129 pupils0.9 km
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Bobbing Village School

Outstanding210 pupils1.1 km
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Aspire School

Requires Improvement96 pupils1.4 km
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Westlands Primary School

Good553 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd0.9 km
  • Keyway Mini Mart0.9 km
  • Sittingbourne Services Ltd0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bobbing Apple0.9 km
  • The Long Hop0.2 km
  • Gore Court Cricket Club0.3 km
  • Sittingbourne Rugby Club0.3 km
  • The Billet0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Marino Fish Restaurant0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Welcome Grove Park1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • China World Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • The Pizza Joint1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne2.2 km
  • Newington3.0 km
  • Kemsley3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Pearce and Batt Garage0.2 km
  • Pearce and Batt Garage0.2 km
  • The Long Hop0.2 km
  • Grove Park Avenue0.2 km
  • The Long Hop0.3 km