Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

BORDEN LANE, ME10 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORDEN LANE, ME10 1BX.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME10 1BX combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£570k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £570k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

ME10 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Borden Lane, 0.4km from Milton Regis in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Chalkwell ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME10, ME10 1BX offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £570k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00124662 (shared with 21 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 1BX. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 570,000

1 sales · Mean £ 570,000

Semi-Detached

£ 343,750

2 sales · Mean £ 343,750

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

ME10 1BX has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences60
Criminal damage and arson23
Other theft21
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Westlands Primary School

Good553 pupils0.2 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.6 km
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Westlands School

Good1789 pupils0.7 km
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Minterne Junior School

Good361 pupils0.8 km
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The Oaks Infant School

Good324 pupils0.9 km
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Borden Grammar School

Good859 pupils1.1 km
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Grove Park Primary School

Good408 pupils1.3 km
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Aspire School

Requires Improvement96 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Budgens - Esso - QSR Fuel Ltd0.6 km
  • Chaucer News0.6 km
  • Happy Shopper Food Store0.6 km
  • Keyway Mini Mart0.6 km
  • Cherans Bakery0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Beaumont0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Paper Mill0.9 km
  • The Park Tavern0.7 km
  • The Stumble Inn0.9 km
  • Bunters1.0 km
  • The Golden Hope0.8 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Curry Queen0.9 km
  • The Nest0.6 km
  • Maharani Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Station Cafe1.0 km
  • The Eatery0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Welcome Grove Park0.6 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • China World Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go0.8 km
  • Happy Chef0.9 km
  • Ossies Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne1.0 km
  • Kemsley2.7 km
  • Newington4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Brisbane Avenue0.1 km
  • Brisbane Avenue0.2 km
  • Perth Gardens0.2 km
  • Westlands Primary School0.2 km
  • Perth Gardens0.2 km