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.
BORDEN LANE, ME10 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORDEN LANE, ME10 1BX.
347
42
£ 47,100 /yr
49%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Westlands Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Westlands School
Minterne Junior School
The Oaks Infant School
Borden Grammar School
Grove Park Primary School
Aspire School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Beaumont0.4 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Welcome Grove Park0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ME101BX · Data under Open Government Licence