ME10 1DY is an active urban area on Park Road, 0.9km from Sittingbourne in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Homewood ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
For families considering a move, ME10 1DY represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £378k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00124889 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK ROAD, ME10 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, ME10 1DY.
411
37
£ 55,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 37, ME10 1DY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £378k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME10 1DY. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 385,000
5 sales · Mean £ 398,000
Flat
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
Detached
£ 359,000
3 sales · Mean £ 354,666
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
5 sales · Mean £ 292,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME10 1DY is above average at 125 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Borden Grammar School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Highsted Grammar School
Westlands Primary School
Fulston Manor School
The Oaks Infant School
Minterne Junior School
South Avenue Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Chaucer News0.6 km
- Happy Shopper Food Store0.6 km
- Central Pie Shop0.8 km
- Cherans Bakery0.3 km
- Europe Store0.5 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Beaumont1.0 km
- Travelodge Sittingbourne0.4 km
- Swale Your Way0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Paper Mill0.7 km
- The Park Tavern0.1 km
- The Stumble Inn0.9 km
- Bunters0.3 km
- Fountain Of Ale0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Curry Queen0.3 km
- Hot And Herbs0.9 km
- Humayra Indian And Bangladeshi0.8 km
- Swell Cafe0.3 km
- The Cafe0.3 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Golden Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
- Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go0.8 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sittingbourne0.5 km
- Kemsley2.6 km
- Newington5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Park Tavern0.0 km
- Park Tavern0.1 km
- Borden Grammar School0.3 km
- Central Avenue0.3 km
- Ufton Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME101DY · Data under Open Government Licence