Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

GIBSON STREET, ME10 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIBSON STREET, ME10 1AY.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME10 1AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

ME10 1AY has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.

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

ME10 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gibson Street, 0.5km from Chalkwell in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Homewood ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ME10 1AY is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 6.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00124661 (shared with 8 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 1AY. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 213,000

6 sales · Mean £ 208,166

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

Crime around ME10 1AY is above average at 102 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 offences191
Anti-social behaviour189
Shoplifting129
Criminal damage and arson46
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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Borden Grammar School

Good859 pupils0.7 km
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Westlands Primary School

Good553 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils1.0 km
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Milton Court Primary Academy

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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Regis Manor Primary School

Good541 pupils1.1 km
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Highsted Grammar School

Good895 pupils1.1 km
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The Oaks Infant School

Good324 pupils1.1 km
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Minterne Junior School

Good361 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Chaucer News0.9 km
  • Happy Shopper Food Store0.9 km
  • Cherans Bakery0.2 km
  • Europe Store0.7 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.5 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Beaumont0.7 km
  • Travelodge Sittingbourne0.4 km
  • Swale Your Way0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Paper Mill0.3 km
  • The Park Tavern0.5 km
  • The Stumble Inn0.5 km
  • Bunters0.3 km
  • Fountain Of Ale0.4 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Baby Cakes Vintage Tea Room0.8 km
  • Curry Queen0.3 km
  • Hot And Herbs0.5 km
  • Swell Cafe0.4 km
  • The Cafe0.6 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Welcome Grove Park0.9 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • China World Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Golden Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Happiness Inn0.8 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne0.3 km
  • Kemsley2.2 km
  • Newington4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cockleshell Walk0.1 km
  • Ufton Lane0.2 km
  • Hawthorn Road0.3 km
  • Hawthorn Road0.3 km
  • The King's Head0.3 km