Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

HAWTHORN ROAD, ME10 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORN ROAD, ME10 1BB.

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Population

600

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

ME10 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 62% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

ME10 1BB is a mixed residential area on Hawthorn Road, 0.4km from Chalkwell in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Chalkwell ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

For families considering a move, ME10 1BB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £279k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00124660 (shared with 12 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 1BB. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.3%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

11 sales · Mean £ 253,409

Detached

£ 300,000

2 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Terraced

£ 160,000

7 sales · Mean £ 170,142

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

Crime around ME10 1BB is moderate at 79 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 offences180
Anti-social behaviour168
Shoplifting57
Criminal damage and arson40
Other theft32

school Local Schools

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Westlands Primary School

Good553 pupils0.7 km
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Borden Grammar School

Good859 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.9 km
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Milton Court Primary Academy

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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Aspire School

Requires Improvement96 pupils1.1 km
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Regis Manor Primary School

Good541 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
  • Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd0.9 km
  • Chaucer News0.9 km
  • Happy Shopper Food Store0.9 km
  • Keyway Mini Mart0.9 km
  • Cherans Bakery0.3 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Beaumont0.6 km
  • Travelodge Sittingbourne0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • The Paper Mill0.3 km
  • The Park Tavern0.6 km
  • The Stumble Inn0.4 km
  • Bunters0.4 km
  • Fountain Of Ale0.5 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Baby Cakes Vintage Tea Room0.8 km
  • Curry Queen0.4 km
  • Hot And Herbs0.5 km
  • Swell Cafe0.5 km
  • The Cafe0.7 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Welcome Grove Park0.8 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • China World Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Golden Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Happiness Inn0.8 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne0.4 km
  • Kemsley2.2 km
  • Newington4.7 km

Bus Stops

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