ME10 1AR is an up-and-coming urban area on West Street, 0.7km from Chalkwell in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Homewood ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
For renters and young professionals, ME10 1AR offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00124664 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, ME10 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, ME10 1AR.
290
37
£ 38,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME10 1AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
ME10 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME10 1AR. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME10 1AR is above average at 137 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Borden Grammar School
Westlands Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Highsted Grammar School
Fulston Manor School
The Oaks Infant School
Minterne Junior School
Milton Court Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Chaucer News0.8 km
- Happy Shopper Food Store0.8 km
- Central Pie Shop0.9 km
- Cherans Bakery0.0 km
- Europe Store0.6 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Beaumont0.8 km
- Travelodge Sittingbourne0.3 km
- Swale Your Way0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Paper Mill0.5 km
- The Park Tavern0.4 km
- The Stumble Inn0.6 km
- Bunters0.2 km
- Fountain Of Ale0.3 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Baby Cakes Vintage Tea Room0.9 km
- Curry Queen0.1 km
- Hot And Herbs0.6 km
- Swell Cafe0.3 km
- The Cafe0.4 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl0.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Golden Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Happiness Inn0.9 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
- Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go0.5 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sittingbourne0.3 km
- Kemsley2.3 km
- Newington4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ufton Lane0.1 km
- Cockleshell Walk0.1 km
- Station Street0.2 km
- Sittingbourne Rail Station0.3 km
- High Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME101AR · Data under Open Government Licence