ME10 1BQ is a safe, established residential area on Chalkwell Road, 0.3km from Chalkwell in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Chalkwell ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00124660 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHALKWELL ROAD, ME10 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALKWELL ROAD, ME10 1BQ.
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 1BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 62% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME10 1BQ. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 282,500
1 sales · Mean £ 282,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME10 1BQ has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
Aspire School
Westlands School
Milton Court Primary Academy
Regis Manor Primary School
Minterne Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd0.8 km
- Chaucer News0.9 km
- Happy Shopper Food Store0.9 km
- Keyway Mini Mart0.8 km
- Cherans Bakery0.4 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Beaumont0.5 km
- Travelodge Sittingbourne0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Paper Mill0.4 km
- The Park Tavern0.7 km
- The Stumble Inn0.4 km
- Bunters0.6 km
- Fountain Of Ale0.6 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Baby Cakes Vintage Tea Room0.8 km
- Curry Queen0.5 km
- Hot And Herbs0.5 km
- Swell Cafe0.6 km
- The Cafe0.8 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- Welcome Grove Park0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- China World Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Happiness Inn0.8 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sittingbourne0.6 km
- Kemsley2.2 km
- Newington4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorn Road0.0 km
- Hawthorn Road0.0 km
- The King's Head0.1 km
- Springfield Road0.2 km
- Coniston Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME101BQ · Data under Open Government Licence