Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

BORDEN LANE, ME10 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1DD combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£522k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 13.8% year-on-year.

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

ME10 1DD 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.

For serious buyers, ME10 1DD is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £522k, down 13.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1DD 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 1DD. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 512,500

2 sales · Mean £ 512,500

Detached

£ 532,500

2 sales · Mean £ 532,500

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

ME10 1DD has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47
Other theft18
Criminal damage and arson17
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Westlands Primary School

Good553 pupils0.2 km
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Westlands School

Good1789 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 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 pupils1.2 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 News0.7 km
  • Happy Shopper Food Store0.7 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

12 nearby
  • The Paper Mill1.0 km
  • The Park Tavern0.8 km
  • The Stumble Inn1.0 km
  • The Golden Hope0.9 km
  • Donna's Ale House1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Curry Queen0.9 km
  • The Nest0.7 km
  • Maharani Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Eatery0.9 km
  • The Fenner Frost Foundation0.9 km
  • + 1 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 Pizza1.0 km
  • Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go0.8 km
  • Happy Chef1.0 km
  • Ossies Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne1.1 km
  • Kemsley2.7 km
  • Newington4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Brisbane Avenue0.1 km
  • Brisbane Avenue0.1 km
  • Perth Gardens0.2 km
  • Perth Gardens0.2 km
  • Oakfields0.2 km