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.
HAWTHORN ROAD, ME10 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORN ROAD, ME10 1BB.
600
33
£ 47,100 /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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Westlands Primary School
Borden Grammar School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Milton Court Primary Academy
Aspire School
Regis Manor Primary School
The Oaks Infant School
Minterne Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Beaumont0.6 km
- Travelodge Sittingbourne0.5 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: ME101BB · Data under Open Government Licence